What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports League Staff position at YMCA of Youngstown?
Job Description-Sports League Staff- Central YMCA
Job Title: Sports League Staff Job Code: A3
FLSA Status: non-exempt Job Grade: 2
Status: part time Department: Sports League
Reports to: Sports & Rec Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Sport League staff are responsible for officiating sports games and leading skills, drills and practices, in a way that creates both a controlled and learning environment. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain a controlled environment where participants follows the rules of the game/sport.
- Teach children the general rules of the game/sport.
- Demonstrates specific sports skills to the participants.
- Ensure participants are active as possible during the program.
- Record, check, and enforce Equal Playing Time rule; No child sits on the bench.
- Take charge of game and all participants, coaches, spectators from start to finish.
- Arrive before scheduled start of game shift to welcome and service participants and their families.
- Develop connections with parents, resulting in the development of friendships, Y advocates and volunteers.
- Be job ready with Y issued staff uniform and whistle and clean, well-groomed appearance.
- Encourage participants in social adjustments, desirable habits and attitudes, as well as individual achievements.
- Attend all required trainings, and in-services.
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Keep area clean, neat, and organized, including courts, equipment rooms and offices.
- Report any maladjusted or criminal behavior that might damage individuals or the reputation of the leagues or Y to supervisor, including reporting any suspected child abuse.
- Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 16 years of age or older; one year or more of college preferred.
- Work effectively in a group as a team member with limited supervision.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations. Interpret and enforce all safety and health regulations.
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, exercise sound judgement and handle conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a youth sports setting
- Experience and knowledge of sports/games.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to run, walk, stand, sit for long periods of time.
- Frequently may require bending, leaning, and kneeling.
- Occasionally must be able to life and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids experience and training.
