Athletic Assistant

Description

Primary Function: 

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations and Athletics, the Athletics Assistant is responsible for assisting with all facets of the athletics programs and activities. 

Key Roles:

• Maintain athletic program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.  Ensure that volunteers and paid staff understand and effectively communicate the standards of the program. 

• Greet all parents and inform them of all program changes.  

• Assist the Director with scheduling for athletic teams and community groups 

• Assist with planning and coordinating of athletic programs and activities 

• Assist with running coach meetings 

• Assist with game day and practice operations, including but not limited to set up, open/close gym, running games, transporting items  

• Schedule and coordinate seasonal athletics department sporting events as directed by the Director. 

• Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Daily maintenance and upkeep of facilities including bathrooms, locker rooms and gym areas 

• May be required to assist with managing/supervising a Club due to absence of staff. 

• Assume other duties as assigned by the Director 

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Must be 21 yrs of age or older 

• High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent, plus meaningful work experience closely related to the tasks of the job. 

• Must be motivated, energetic, punctual, responsible, and exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for children and staff members 

• Excellent verbal and written skills. 

• Strong knowledge of rules of games, individual and team sports. 

• Ability to resolve conflict and potential crises as they arise. 

• Ability to communicate, direct and lead seasonal staff 

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. 

• Valid Drivers License 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment varies between office setting and gym environment.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: sit regularly, use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to drive for errands.  Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more. 

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.