Sports Coach I

Crossroads YMCA•Hammond, IN

2d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator, the sports staff will be responsible for officiating adult/youth sports programs. Including but not limited to; Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, T-ball, Dodgeball, Football, and Softball. The sports staff will officiate adult/youth sports programs according to the general rules of the sport as well as any rules specific to the Crossroads YMCA. They will stop play when necessary and explain violations consistently and fairly. They must know, demonstrate, and interpret the YMCA philosophy to players and spectators. They will report injuries to the Program Director, following safety procedures and guidelines. Must demonstrate the ability to work with varying ages and to manage large groups. Must demonstrate the ability to control all aspects of the game that you are officiating. Attends and participates in other YMCA program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings required. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Ability to work at various branches, within the Crossroads YMCA organization. Work closely with the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator to address any concerns. Assist the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator when needed. Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events as designated by the Branch Executive Director. Work as a team. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid
New Employee Orientation and online trainings required prior to the start of employment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Minimum age 18 preferred.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and sports in general
Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to game situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in the event of an emergency situation.
Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Officiate adult/youth sports programs according to the general rules of the sport as well as any rules specific to the Crossroads YMCA.
Stop play when necessary and explain violations consistently and fairly.
Know, demonstrate, and interpret the YMCA philosophy to players and spectators.
Report injuries to Program Director, following safety procedures and guidelines.
Demonstrate the ability to work with varying ages and to manage large groups.
Demonstrate the ability to control all aspects of the game that you are officiating.
Attend and participate in other YMCA program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings required.
Work closely with the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator to address any concerns.
Assist the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator when needed.
Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events as designated by the Branch Executive Director.
Work as a team.
Performs other duties as assigned.