Youth Sports & Camp Coordinator

Overview

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Our Organizational Culture:
At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage, Authenticity & Accessibility, Dependable & Creative, and Dignity & Empathy, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Our approach is to respond to community needs through strong partnerships and to embody dignity and empathy in all interactions.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Sports & Community Programs, the Youth Sports & Camp Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, operation, development, and implementation of dynamic out-of-school-time sports and camp programs for youths at the Presidio YMCA. This includes the delivery and development of school-year programs including Youth Basketball Leagues, sports clinics, new Youth Sports programming as identified by community needs, and supervision of the Youth Sports Staff;

as well as creating a positive and nurturing environment for youth taking part in the sports and skill-building physical activity programs through the Presidio YMCA summer day camp. Highly collaborative, the Youth Sports & Camp Coordinator builds and maintains strong and productive relationships with and among youth, families, YMCA staff, and partner organizations. They create a strong foundation for a lifelong relationship with healthy living using the YMCA’s youth development model.

The Youth Sports & Camp Coordinator should be adept at working in a fast-paced environment and thinking fast on their feet. They are expected to be a positive role model for youth and staff, build healthy relationships, be attentive to the safety of program participants and staff, communicate effectively with participants and their parents, support staff, and align the program with the YMCA’s three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Program Planning & Implementation:
  Develop and implement a goal-driven work plan and annual action plan with program activities and deadlines.
• Plan and implement summer day camp programming, including structured activities, snack and lunch times, and enrichment opportunities.
• Organize and lead after-school youth sports and camp programs.
• Ensure program environments are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive.
• Identify and remove barriers to participation.

• Staff Management & Training:
  Assist with hiring, supervising, and training youth sports and camp staff and volunteers.
• Engage and support volunteers.
• Coordinate staffing for programs and provide direct service as needed.
• Provide ongoing training and support for program staff, including regular staff meetings, training sessions, observing activities, and providing feedback and guidance.
• Ensure completion of required training and conduct annual performance evaluations.

• Community Engagement & Outreach:
  Recruit and retain youth participants through outreach efforts, create promotional materials, build relationships with families and community leaders, and maintain participant records in the database.
• Develop partnerships with schools, administrators, counselors, teachers, and community organizations.

• Youth Support & Safety:
  Monitor participants and provide behavioral support using proactive strategies, facilitate restorative practices and de-escalation techniques as needed, ensure equipment and supplies are available and safe, and maintain high standards of leadership, enthusiasm, creativity, and respect for participants, families, and staff.

• Administrative & Compliance…