Sports Assistant

YMCA of Greenville; Verdin Estates (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wages access before pay day

Free Y membership with 75% discount on

50% discount on programs

12% retirement contribution

403b retirement savings

Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a part-time Sports Assistant to help develop and deliver youth and adult sports programs in the community under the Sports Director. You’ll help with training, program delivery, and record-keeping while supporting participants and volunteers.

Join a mission-driven team that promotes youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The role includes assisting with equipment maintenance, policy adherence, and risk management training to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreation, physical education or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum six months experience.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Knowledge of baseball, basketball, football, track & field, and soccer (rules, field dimensions, lining fields).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Understand and live YMCA philosophy in work duties.
• Referee experience.
• Coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with development and the implementation of programs within the Sports Department.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with leadership and excellence in program service and delivery, through proper training, evaluation and promotion of programs.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with monitoring and maintaining accurate records related to all program areas.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with guiding and directing sports participants and volunteers.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with maintenance of equipment and inventory and program areas.
• Develop relationships for advancement and promotion of the YMCA Sports Program.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Skills

Recreation knowledge

Youth experience

Sports knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

YMCA philosophy

Coaching experience

Referee experience

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Under the direction of the Sports Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA of Greenville, the Sports Assistant will assist in the development and success of the Youth and/or Adult Sports programs in the community.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Access to your Earned Wages before scheduled Pay Days!
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, Sports, Aquatics, and Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with development and the implementation of programs within the Sports Department.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with providing leadership and excellence in program service and delivery, through proper training, evaluation and promotion of programs.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with monitoring and maintaining accurate records as it relates to all program areas.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with giving guidance and direction to sports participants and volunteers.
• Assist the Sports Coordinator and Director with maintenance of equipment and inventory and program areas.
• Develops relationships for the advancement and promotion of the YMCA Sports Program.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreation, physical education or some related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum six months experience.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Knowledge of the following sports: baseball, basketball, football, track& field, and soccer, e.g., rules, field dimensions, lining fields, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Possess skills in relationship building e.g. excellent communication skills.
• Have a full understanding of YMCA philosophy and live, work and perform work duties in a manner consistent with such.
• Referee experience.
• Coaching experience.