Engaging Sports & Recreation Programs Assistant

The J; Chesterfield, St. Louis (MO, MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

The J is seeking a Sports & Recreation Program Assistant to support SR staff and volunteers in delivering programs for adults and youth across basketball, soccer, and more. You will help with skill instruction, officiating, scorekeeping, and facility setup, while delivering quality customer service and promoting participation.

Ideal candidates are at least 16 years old, with an interest in learning new sports, strong communication, and the ability to work with children; training will be provided

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Prior experience as a player, coach, referee, or scorekeeper is desired but not required.
• Must be willing and able to learn unfamiliar sports.
• Must be able to count and calculate statistics for games.
• Desire and ability to work with children (youth programs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across groups.
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
• Must assist in emergency situations (fire, evacuation, illness or injury).
• Good character, integrity and adaptability to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with skill instruction, coaching, drills and practice sessions.
• Assist with officiating and communicating with coaches/players; maintain professionalism.
• Accurately record the score and required statistics for the sport.
• Set up facilities indoors or outdoors for programming.
• Provide quality customer service and build relationships to promote participation.
• Recognize and escalate problems to supervisor as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, clinics, and trainings.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality to programs, events, and games.
• Adhere to department policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Coaching

Job description

The J is seeking a Sports & Recreation Program Assistant to support SR staff and volunteers in delivering programs for adults and youth across basketball, soccer, and more. You will help with skill instruction, officiating, scorekeeping, and facility setup, while delivering quality customer service and promoting participation.

Ideal candidates are at least 16 years old, with an interest in learning new sports, strong communication, and the ability to work with children; training will be provided