Sports Support Staff - Andover Sports Camp

Job Description

The YMCA is seeking Sports Support Staff for the 2026 Summer Andover Sports Camp | $16.00 per hour

YMCA Sports Camp Staff create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where kids can learn new skills, stay active, and build confidence through sports and play. A typical day includes leading age-appropriate drills and games in a variety of sports, supervising group activities, encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship, and connecting with campers during structured sessions and free-play times. Staff work closely with a supportive team of coaches and counselors, receive guidance and training, and have the opportunity to positively impact campers by being a role model and mentor. If you enjoy working with kids, love sports, and want a meaningful, energetic summer job where every day is different, YMCA Sports Camp is the place to be.

The salary for this position starts at $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The Sports Support Staff is responsible to support sports program. Serve as support for sporting events, practices, games and/or events. Assist participants and staff in a variety of sports practices, games and/or events. May need to serve as coach, referee or other role/task as necessary to support program success. Encourage and demonstrate sportsmanship. Support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

1. Essential Functions:

• P rovide sports support and activities for sports program .

• Assist with demonstrations at practices as needed.

• Set-up and breakdown of equipment at sporting events/practices.

• Enforce rules/regulations for each sports league and instructional program.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect program participants, staff, equipment and facility.

• Listen to concerns, resolve issues and correct inappropriate behavior, share with leader or site coordinator as necessary.

• Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.

• Build effective, authentic relationships with players, coaches and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Document situations and communicate timely to Sports Director.

• Assist with participant check-in prior to each event as needed.

• Assist with preparation, tear-down and inspection of the game site and equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Relationships:

This position reports to Sports Director who reports to the Executive Director of Sports. The individual interacts regularly with sports team members, volunteers and Association support team members.

1. Qualifications:

Required

• Must be 15 years old or older.

• Knowledge of rules in sports recreation program activities.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build community relationships.

• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

• CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to manage programs to a diverse population.

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

• Must have a desire to work with children and relate to them in a positive, energetic manner.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Recreation, Management, physical education or related field.

• Bi/multilingual.

1. Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, kneel, bend, twist and reach.

• Must be able to assist in sports drills with youth.

1. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the sports leaders or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for sports and Association success.

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