Sports Specialist

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Sports Specialist supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role assists the Sports Program Director with program development and staff orientation and training. The specialist is generally on site each day programs operate and works before the season begins and after the final week to complete wrap-up tasks. The position also supports program administration, customer communication, marketing, safety, and sports equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Understand basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
Establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
Ability to relate to children and parents.
Demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
Follow YMCA policies and decisions in a supportive manner.
Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
Serve as a primary responder.
Have a valid driver’s license and the capacity to drive to various locations in the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.
Obtain Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens, Defensive Driving, and Hazardous Communications certifications within the first week of hire.
Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving skills certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, within the first 60 days of hire.
Have visual acuity for reading computer screens and documents and making changes as necessary.
Maintain high levels of alertness and concentration.
Be able to perform repetitive stooping and bending and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Be able to sit for long periods and stand for at least one hour for presentations.
Be able to hear, speak, and understand others, and manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

Responsibilities

Distribute uniforms, coaches’ packets, and rosters to coaches.
Assist with staff and coaches’ meetings, including preparing packets and sign-in sheets.
Assist the Sports Director with administrative management, including rosters, game schedules, and practice locations.
Attend appropriate and required YMCA of San Antonio training classes.
Assist the Director with distributing marketing materials, promoting sports campaigns on social media, and other grassroots marketing.
Serve as a first-line contact for player requests, roster changes, practice schedules, and coach inquiries.
Update coaches and parents on the status of requests.
Promote the “YMCA Story” to everyone involved in the program.
Maintain safe program areas, including indoor and outdoor areas, YMCA and non-YMCA facilities, and equipment.
Maintain sports equipment.
Follow incident and accident reporting procedures and policies.
Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and participant and staff safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.