Sports Team Lead

Put your passion into practice - part-time Sports Team Lead opportunity at Irving Park YMCA!

Salary range of $17.00-$19.00 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization

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  We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  
  
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  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  
  
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  Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  
  
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  403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  
  
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  Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  
  
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  A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  
  
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  Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the operation of assigned program areas. Evaluates programs.
• Assists in training new staff
• Assists with scheduling staff to ensure coverage of all activities.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment.
• Develops promotional materials and distributes program information.
• Maintains YMCA standards and ensures compliance with requirements. Ensures accidents and incidents are reported.
• Develops special events and activities.
• Assists with developing and managing the budgets related to the program areas.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in sports/recreation, physical education, or equivalent education experience.
• Experience in program development, fiscal management, and staff development preferred.
• Strong organizational, budgetary, computer, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and relate to youth, parents, and program staff.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.

Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required