Gym/Field Monitor, Edmond YMCAs

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Gym Monitor to support youth sports under the guidance of the Sports Director/Coordinator. The role focuses on safety, supervision, and promoting the YMCA mission during games and practices.

You will stay current on CPR/First Aid, attend officials training if offered, and ensure proper emergency procedures are followed. This is a part-time, on-site position with a strong emphasis on parental and participant communication.

Qualifications

• Certified in CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must communicate effectively with participants and parents.

Responsibilities

• Must stay current in CPR/First Aid, renewed annually.
• Attend YMCA officials training if offered.
• Maintain safety and supervision during games.
• Ensure YMCA pledge is said before each game.
• Communicate issues following chain of command.
• Relate to participants in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• Enforce YMCA rules and mission.
• Provide safest possible environment and manage equipment.
• Report incidents to supervisor.
• Follow emergency action plans when needed.
• Keep the sport fun and help players learn the game.
• Set up playing surfaces before games.
• Communicate with parents, coaches, participants and volunteers.
• Develop relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Age-appropriate interaction

Education

CPR/First Aid certification (CPR, AED, O2)

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Gym Monitor

REPORTS TO: Sports Director/Coordinator

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Monitor Y Sports under the principals of Character Development and the guidelines and curriculum produced for the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Must attend and complete YMCA officials training if offered
• Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Arrive prior to start of scheduled games and stay late as needed
• Ensure that the YMCA Pledge is being said prior to the start of each game
• Communicate problems and concerns following the chain of command, shared by the participants to program director in charge of sports
• Must be able to relate to all program participants in a courteous, respectful and professional manner
• Have confidence needed to enforce YMCA rules utilized to carry out the program
• Ability to address and respond to any actions that are not in line with the YMCA mission or philosophy
• Must provide the safest possible environment by helping to organize and maintain the program area including any and all YMCA equipment used by program participants
• Report any and all incidents to supervisor
• Responsible for carrying out approved emergency action plans in the event of an emergency
• Keep the sport fun for participants
• As appropriate, help players learn the game
• Set up and canvas playing surfaces prior to game to help in the overall safe experience for the players
• Communicate effectively with parents, coaches, participants and volunteers
• Accept responsibility of association wide sports program as needed
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

Results are positive when participants are having fun by; improving and learning new skills, sharing time with current and new friends, exercising and competing.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• An understanding of the YMCA mission in sports and how that mission is carried out using the Y’s Core Values.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and relate to all age levels.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.