Sports Team Lead

Sports Team Lead Opportunity!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a part-time Sports Team Lead position at the Sage YMCA, a community-focused nonprofit, located in Crystal Lake, IL.

 Salary range of $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees 
• Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
• Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
• Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

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