Sports Assistant- Basketball

Young Mens Christian Association Of; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Sports Assistant to prep fields and gyms used for youth/adult sports and to support program delivery. This role supports the Sports Director and ensures a positive experience for participants and staff.

The position emphasizes safety, clear information sharing, and active involvement in member retention and community programs, with opportunities to officiate as needed.

Formación

• Sound working knowledge of sports as determined by season and league rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly with parents and participants about program information and policies.
• Ability to foster positive interactions among staff, peers, and program participants.
• Ability to supervise large groups of participants.
• CPR and First Aid are required within 30 days of employment.
• Must pass a background check and be cleared to work with children per Georgia requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and take down department equipment and facilities as required.
• Assist the Sports Director in managing leagues and programs.
• Promote and lead in development and implementation of youth/adult sports programs.
• May serve as an official, referee, or timekeeper as needed.
• Inspect and report facility or equipment safety issues to the Sports Director.
• Provide participants with accurate league information as required.
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants.
• Assist in YMCA member retention and Annual Campaign fundraising efforts.
• Willingly perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Sports knowledge

Communication with parents/players

People supervision

First Aid/ CPR

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sports Assistant is responsible for prepping all fields or gymnasiums in use by the YMCA during the time the space is occupied for YMCA Youth/Adult Sports including offsite facilities as required.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up and take down department equipment and facilities as required


• Assist the Sports Director in the management of sports leagues


• Promote, administer, and lead in the development and implementation of youth/adult sports programs and services


• May be required to serve as an official, referee or timekeeper as needed


• Inspect and report any facility or equipment safety issues to the Sports Director


• Provide program participants with accurate league information as required


• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers and program participants


• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service


• Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA


• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants


• Willingly perform other duties as assigned

This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

• Sound working knowledge of appropriate sports as determined by season including league rules and policies.


• Ability to effectively communicate with parents and participants accurate program and sports information including rules and policies as set by the YMCA.


• Ability to foster positive staff, peers, and program participants.


• Ability to supervise large groups of participants.


• CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.


• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.