Youth Sports Assistant

Description

Position Summary:

The role involves overseeing and facilitating operations in youth sports programs (e.g., basketball, soccer, volleyball) under the direction of the Program Coordinator. It includes program development, promotion, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities for this position will include program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling, training and supervision in accordance with Association goals. Must be highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented. Must be able to manage multiple projects, be willing to learn and accept new responsibilities and work effectively as part of a team. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.

Key Attributes

• Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work as part of a team.
• Flexible to work evenings and Saturdays.
  
  

Participant/Memebership Engagement

• Actively performs with a “kid first” philosophy.
• Introduces him/herself to the coaches and players prior to each game.
• Gives the site intro to spectators and makes appropriate announcements prior to each game.
• Learns coach and player’s names and uses them frequently.
• Introduces players to other players and staff.
• Compliments and encourage players & fans regularly and provides positive feedback.
• Invites players to participate in other YMCA programs by cross promoting when appropriate.
• Educates fans and participants about the Partner with Youth Scholarship Campaign.
• Promotes the YMCA mission and philosophy in all interactions.
  
  

Sportsmanship Education

• Monitors players/coaches for proper positions and intensity levels and instructs players on correct positions and body alignment to prevent injuries, by explaining and demonstrating the correct and safe way to perform all exercises to members.
• Actively solicits feedback and makes suggestions to help players develop age appropriate skills and to help parents positive support all players.
• Follows up with players, coaches, & parents and ensures that needs are met.
• Role models and teaches the 4 core values – caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.
• Creates an atmosphere of fun by engaging parents/fans as more than just spectators.
• Corrects unsafe and contra-indicated exercises where necessary.
• Enforces YMCA policies and guidelines.
• Responds to safety and emergency situations.
• Follows notification chain when equipment is broken or in need of repair or replacement.
• Solicit feedback of program through program surveys and participant/ parent feedback and relays all messages to supervisor.
• Records all accident/incident reports and participant statistics etc., as required by supervisor, and react immediately to member/participant comments/concerns.
  
  

Gym/Field & Game Managment

• Ensures that all pieces of equipment are prepped and ready for game.
• Attending practices at varying locations to converse with coaches & parents regarding their needs, questions, and concerns.
• Validates the roster for each team and ensures that each player gets equal playing time.
• Manages the flow of the game by providing excellent, age/skill level appropriate refereeing in a professional manner.
• Manages the atmosphere at the site by engaging the crowd and defusing situations and behaviors before they escalate into conflicts.
• Ensures that the site is clean, organized, and safe prior to game start and leaves site in better condition than it was found.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The physical ability to stand, run and walk for extensive periods of time, as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work irregular work hours including nights & weekends.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people and various levels of personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years leadership experience in the field of physical education, sports or related field (preferred)
• Obtain First Aid & CPR Certification*
• Mandatory Abuse Reporting Training*
• Concussion Certificates*
• within 30 days of employment or first available training.
  
  

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Must be physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Must be able to quickly reach a person and/or situation to prevent harm.
  
  

All candidates must have reliable transportation. Job offers are contingent upon completion of a rigorous criminal history background check.