Youth Sports Staff
About The Position
Under the direction of the Sports and Teen Director, Youth Sports Staff assist with youth and adult sports programming, including program management, supervision, planning, and implementation of youth sports practices, games, and events. Duties may include refereeing when staffing is short and stepping in where needed. Staff encourage sportsmanship and support the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. They are expected to model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This position requires Saturday availability and is subject to a background check.
Requirements
- Must be able to work Saturdays.
- General sport-specific knowledge of soccer, baseball, basketball, and football, gained through education, experience, or previous involvement in youth programs.
- A keen desire to work with children and the ability to relate to them in a positive, patient, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Complete Mandatory Abuse Reporting and Youth Sports Training before the first day.
- Employment is subject to a background check.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before games to prepare playing areas and ensure participant safety.
- Set up and break down equipment for sporting events and practices.
- Enforce rules and regulations for sports leagues and instructional programs, and maintain required records such as game scores and player playtime.
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment and take reasonable precautions to protect participants, staff, equipment, and facilities.
- Listen to concerns, resolve problems, address inappropriate behavior, document situations, and relay them to the Sports Director.
- Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
- Help referee when needed.
- Build positive relationships with players and parents, help them connect with one another and the YMCA, encourage parent involvement, and identify potential volunteers.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and emergency and safety procedures.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Exhibit positive public relations and wear required YMCA attire at games.
- Adhere to YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
