Representative I Sports

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Littleton, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Representative, Sports works as part of the Sports Team to deliver welcoming, safe, and positive youth sports experiences. The role provides on-site support during games, enforces YMCA sports rules and philosophies, and demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The representative supports participants, coaches, and families while helping game days run smoothly and keeping safety the top priority.

The position is scheduled Saturdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Employees must comply with YMCA child-abuse prevention and risk-management policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Sports knowledge and understanding of YMCA rules and procedures.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to participants, coaches, and families and handle conflict when necessary.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to frequently sit, reach, and move around the work environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.
• Compliance with YMCA child-abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Youth sports experience.
• Customer service or leadership experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification; if not already certified, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude toward participants, coaches, and parents while officiating games and prioritizing safety.
• Keep the playing environment orderly and games on schedule; monitor weather conditions and delay or postpone games in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Recite the sports oath with players and coaches before each game.
• Evaluate coaches and program quality at least twice during the season, at mid-season and at the end of the season.
• Report inappropriate or problematic behavior, observations, and complaints to a supervisor.
• Follow and enforce YMCA procedures and policies, including the YMCA sport model, sport-specific rules, personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures, and membership policies.
• Carry out emergency plans as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe playing environment by checking for hazards, taking initiative to clean or repair areas, setting up and taking down equipment, and reporting damaged equipment or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Respond first to accidents and incidents and complete appropriate paperwork as needed.
• Support volunteer coaches with logistics, communication, and equipment.
• Act as a liaison for parents by answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Help create an environment where every child feels welcomed and supported.

Benefits

• Free individual membership.
• Program discounts.
• Generous retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed