Job Description

MY Project USA Employment Opportunity 2023
Elementary Sports Lead

MY Project USA seeks professionals from diverse backgrounds, with a particular interest in those whose experiences match those of the people we serve in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding communities.

MYPUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:
MY Project USA’s Sports Lead will provide instruction for a variety of sports and recreation activities for a single-week camp. Fundamental sports skills are taught with project or work outcomes at the end of a project period of one week. Engaging students in intramural competitive activities, indoor and outdoor sports, and other recreational activities other than traditional sports teams is encouraged. Incorporation of SEL development & community engagement are encouraged. The majority of youth that MYPUSA works with come from immigrant and refugee backgrounds as well as from underserved communities of color. This person will actively engage students in our programs who need assistance to improve their academic performance in any of the core or elective content courses required by the State of Ohio.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Design a week-long sports camp. A field trip may be included
● Provide engaging instruction in sports, intramural recreation and fundamental skills & concepts needed for performing well as a team member or athlete in a variety of sports is expected. Design of the sports camp will be completed in collaboration with the summer camp staff.

● Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

● Maintain accurately and complete records of students' progress and development
● Actively engage students in our summer program to build relationships and provide assistance as needed throughout the program.
● Working with the summer camp academic team to create a culture within the program that prioritizes positive achievement and growth for students.
● Applying best practices to help motivate students to strive to meet their growth goals according to their potential.
● Plan sports activities and create the week’s plans
● Contact the authorities if suspecting a youth is at risk in their home.
● Maintaining confidential data of all students served

PRIOR EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCE

● Bachelor's degree in Sports Education, Coaching experience, or equivalent professional experience.

● Experience designing and leading youth nutrition courses.
● Able to manage students in an instructional setting.
● Able to track student data as much as needed.

MY Project USA Employment Opportunity 2023
Elementary Sports Lead

● Able to communicate with colleagues, school personnel, and parents as needed.
● Comfortable working in a shifting environment.
● Able to manage students in an instructional setting
● Experience with refugee, immigrant, and underserved communities preferred
● Experience with at-risk youth is a plus
● A passion for helping children to succeed.
● No prior criminal offenses. Successfully pass FBI/BCI background check
● Understanding of when/how to apply Mandatory Reporting requirements.

PERSONAL SKILLS

● Ability to maintain emotional calm in difficult circumstances.
● Able to adjust and problem solve in unexpected situations
● Able to build trusting relationships with students and colleagues
● Possessing strong organizational skills
● Reliable and responsible in making and keeping commitments
● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, detailed orientated
● Experience with collecting, analyzing, and reporting data relevant to the position

EDUCATION
● Bachelor's degree in Sports Education, Coaching experience, or equivalent professional experience.

WORK DEMANDS
● This position is part-time. Specific hours can be negotiated within the hours of the program setting.
● In-person/on-site at the designated setting

COMPENSATION
● Negotiated hourly wage based on experience and qualifications

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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