What are the responsibilities and job description for the AAU Basketball League Staff - Treasure Valley YMCA position at Treasure Valley Family YMCA?
Y Sports offer a fun and supportive environment to develop physical skills, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship. These programs promote healthy living habits, encourage social interaction and help children set and achieve goals. Beyond the physical benefits, Y sports foster personal growth, teaching kids' important values like caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, which they can carry with them both on and off the field.
The AAU Basketball League Staff is responsible for providing leadership and influence in indoor and/or outdoor sports environments while creating a safe, friendly, and nurturing atmosphere for participants.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff, and volunteers at assigned program areas.
- Provide leadership through organizing, supervising, and facilitating participants in AAU Basketball League.
- Communicate sport-specific and YMCA rules and regulations to participants, parents, and volunteers.
- Provide program volunteers with on-going support.
- Ensure program facility and equipment is ready for use and deemed safe.
- Responsible for following established procedures to ensure positive relationships with program partners.
- Promote inclusiveness and community amongst participants and other staff members.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- General understanding of sports structure, rules, and regulations.
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Schedule:
This is a part time seasonal position. AAU takes place on Fridays and Saturdays. Opportunities for other seasons and year-round employment are also available to sports applicants. Schedule may vary occasionally depending on assigned age group and location and occasional staff meetings on weeknights.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended
