Summary
Location
Baltimore
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!
As a Y on the Fly Sports Counselor, you will be a key member of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children, families, and communities achieve more in all aspects of life. You will deliver physical activity and nutrition-based programs to school-age children at multiple sites, providing safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences.
You will also maintain and organize equipment and program resources, assist with planning, set up and clean up, and ensure high-quality programming and positive participant experiences. Through your work, you contribute to the Y and the broader community by creating experiences that foster health, well-being, purpose, acceptance, and belonging.
This Role Is Right for You If You Have:
- A love of sports and working with people
- A desire to help and encourage others to enjoy sports and physical activity
- Prior experience teaching and supervising sports or nutrition-focused activities
- Experience working with school-age children
- Strong communication skills and the ability to listen and engage effectively with children, families, and Y associates
Essential Functions
- Deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate sports and nutrition programs at multiple sites
- Maintain and organize program equipment and resources
- Assist with planning, preparation, set-up, and clean-up for program sessions
- Ensure all participants are supervised and engaged in activities
- Promote positive behavior, teamwork, and healthy competition
- Communicate program goals and instructions clearly to participants and staff
- Support program quality, adherence to Y policies, and a safe environment for all participants
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Daily Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise physical activity and nutrition-based programs for school-age children
- Set up and prepare equipment and materials prior to program sessions
- Engage with children in a fun, encouraging, and supportive manner
- Monitor participant safety and behavior, intervening when necessary
- Track attendance and program participation
- Assist with clean-up and storage of program equipment
- Communicate with site staff, parents, and Y associates about program updates or participant needs
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive environment where all participants feel valued and supported
Other facts
About The Y in Central Maryland
A MEANINGFUL CAREER IS A BEAUTIFUL THING
At the Y, we offer careers that are more than just “work”. Y associates move with purpose; they have meaningful careers doing what they love, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on the community.
When you join the Y in Central Maryland team, you join a very special family of diverse professionals who have made the intentional decision to be a part of a cause-driven, charitable organization where they can build their career
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Y in Central Maryland strives to reflect and celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve. In the face of the undeniable fact that systemic racism has permeated our country’s institutions, including our Y, we believe that we need not only respond to inequities, but also actively seek them out and address them. This is not only a moral imperative, but it makes us a stronger, more effective organization.
Our Y seeks to be for all, and to be for all means that we clearly state that Black lives matter. By stating this, we are not lessening the value of other lives. It is a recognition that in the past and in the present, racism has resulted in unequal opportunities. It is a call for equality, equity and justice for all.
We do this work with humility, recognizing that we must always first start from within.
We expect and ask that all stakeholders embrace that equity and anti-racism are central to the Y’s mission and values and hold us accountable in this journey towards making “For a better us” have real meaning.
For our full equity statement, please visit https://ymaryland.org/mission/aboutus/equity
EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY BENEFITS
At the Y, we invest in our associates’ well-being and the well-being of their families. This comprehensive focus includes tangible benefits. For a full list please visit ymaryland.org/careers
What you'll do
- As a Fit N Fun Coach, you will deliver physical activity and nutrition-based programs to school-age children, ensuring safe and engaging experiences. You will also maintain equipment, assist with planning, and promote positive behavior among participants.
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