Sports Assistant

YMCA of Greensburg•Greensburg, PA

10d•$10 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a team that is making a difference in our local communities! The YMCA of Greensburg is an organization that strives to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our areas of focus include Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We strive to develop youth through our program departments including aquatics, child development, gymnastics, and sports. We have been impacting the Greensburg Community for over 155 years and will continue to do so through our mission work. The YMCA of Greensburg is searching for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for youth sports for our Sports Assistant position. The Sports Assistant assists in youth sports practices, games, and events.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have a keen desire to work with children and have the ability to relate to them in a positive, patient, sensitive and non-judgmental manner.
Must be available to work nights and weekends.
Must be willing and able to complete training requirements: Online training for Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, CPR and First Aid.
Must be able to provide or acquire state criminal (Act 33), child abuse (Act 34), and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

Assist in the overall program management, supervision, planning and implementing of youth sports practices, games and/or events for participants.
Maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Encourages sportsmanship.
Listening to concerns, resolving problems and correcting inappropriate behavior.
Building effective, authentic relationships with players and parents.
Refereeing sports if short staffed and stepping in where needed.