Sports Camp Coach

Description

Job Title: Sports Camp Coach Status: 

Seasonal (6/1/25-8/22/25)

Hours: 20-40 hours per week 

Wage: $14.88-$18.61/hr DOE

Reports to: Director of Sports and Activities

Revision Date: 03/2025

Probation: subject to Montana 12-month introductory (probationary) period

POSITION SUMMARY:

YMCA Sports Camp Coaches are responsible for leading age appropriate activities for the YMCA’s Summer Camps.

Coaches are responsible for the well being, health, and safety of all campers under their care, as well as

overseeing the smooth operation of Sports themed camps. Sports camps include leading activities, group

games, drills, and scrimmages. Each week of camp will focus on the fundamentals of a different sport including,

Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and a variety of others.

In addition to to leading sports camp activities, the Sports Camp Coach will create a positive camp culture

engaging in conflict resolution, behavior management, and more. Program staff must be comfortable working

with children ages 4-14; co-workers; and communicating clearly with camper parents/guardians and camp

supervisors. Y-Camp staff are viewed as healthy role models in camp and in the community, and should always

model the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Camp staff must be able to thrive in an

environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit and community service organization, and have the

flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In preparation for summer season: Attend YMCA Camp Training in early June to meld into camp community and learn YMCA practices & procedures.
• During the summer season:
• First and foremost – responsible for the health and safety of the children in the program
• Lead drills, group games and scrimmages to help kids to learn the fundamental skills for the weekly sports theme; setting clear expectations for the group; demonstrating and teaching safe performance of skills and use of equipment; demonstrating and encouraging sportsmanship.
• Embrace your role as a positive role model: Leading planned activities; actively engaging with campers and modelling YMCA core values; managing camper behaviors proactively with consistent expectations and positive redirection; knowing the names of parents and campers, building genuine relationships and making yourself known and available to them.
•  Following YMCA practices and procedures: documenting attendance, behaviors, and incidents; ensuring camps are operating on schedule; adhering to transportation practices and emergency procedures; serving healthy snacks and meals; knowing, educating, and enforcing rules and policies to campers and parents.
• As a YMCA employee: Attend staff trainings and meetings; know and follow schedule; accurately complete time-keeping; communicate effectively with your supervisor, program participants and their families, the YMCA Welcome Center, and community partners; maintain the safety and cleanliness of camp areas including Y facilities, buses, public sites, rented spaces, and CampLand.
• Complete required child abuse training, comply with legal and ethical obligation as a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse and cooperate fully with any investigation of such abuse.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent

• Preferred – Secondary education classes focused on Elementary Education or a related field

• Required – Minimum one year of high school attendance

Experience

• Required – Certification in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Training – can be obtained at the YMCA

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Preferred – Prior experience working in camps, other YMCA departments, or a classroom setting

• Preferred – Experience as an athlete, coach, or official for a variety of different sports

• Required – Satisfactory background check required to be eligible to work with children

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform functions of the position with or without

reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to communicate clearly to all children, parents, members, and company personnel

• Ability to attend all trainings and meetings as required even if scheduled outside normal working or

regular scheduled hours

• Wear a staff shirt and name tag daily, present a clean, well-groomed appearance

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time

• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

• Occasionally must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

• Frequently may require bending, leaning, kneeling, lifting and walking

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Mission Advancement: Adheres to the Mission of the Missoula YMCA at all times and implements the Y

Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into the Summer Camp program

• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and

perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point

of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning. Takes

initiative to assist in developing others.

• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals,

clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and

deliver a high-value experience for members.

This job description is not to be used as the only reference for the position. It is to be used as a base guideline

for defining ones role. Position requirements and responsibilities are constantly evolving and

changing. Performance reviews and regular discussions will outline further expectations and goals of the

position. My signature indicates that I have received a copy of this job description, understand what the YMCA’s

requirements and positions expectations, and meet the QUALIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES LISTED.

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT:

__________________________________ will be employed as a seasonal employee working in YMCA Summer

Camps from _________________________ to _________________________. Completion of this contract may

lead to additional full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment opportunities. Failure to complete the terms of

this contract will diminish the employee’s eligibility for future employment, and will nullify eligibility for the

employee to receive a merit-based increase in the subsequent season of summer camp, should they return.

All seasonal camp staff are encouraged to take one week off during the summer for their own personal

wellbeing. This time off must be approved in advance, and will be determined by the ability of the YMCA to staff

camps appropriately. Submit all time off requests early to increase likelihood of approval. Requests are

determined on a first-come-first-served basis.

Salary : $15 - $19