Fit N Fun Coach (67)

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