Sports Associate - Downtown

YMC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

12% retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking compassionate Sports Associates to help run our sports program, ensuring a safe, fair, and engaging environment for league play.

You will supervise games, lead youth on the field, and enforce sport rules while upholding YMCA policies. Evening and weekend work is required, with opportunities to grow within a supportive nonprofit culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of rules for various sports and willingness to learn more.
• Ability to officiate games and enforce league rules.
• Must demonstrate courtesy and professional appearance.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of facilities during practices and games.
• Provide leadership to youth on the playing field.
• Communicate effectively with parents, players and coaches.
• Enforce all sport rules and YMCA policies.
• Set up and take down equipment and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Referee events according to established rules and attend trainings.

Skills

Officiate games

Youth leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication with parents/coaches

Facility setup/takedown

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEWThe YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is looking for a compassionate and patient Sports Associates to join our Sports program and help us to provide a safe and nurturing environment. The responsibilities of the Sports Associate include performing pre/post game duties to ensure facilities are ready and safe for league play. Applicants should be familiar with the rules and bylaws of the respective sport. Sports Associates provide oversight of league games to maintain fair play and promote good sportsmanship. Candidates must have the ability to quickly evaluate information and make decisions and judgment calls. Applicants must be able to resolve conflicts and stay calm while handling disputes.This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Official/Gym Supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the facility being used during sports practices and games, as well as enforcing all of the rules of the sport and those established by the YMCA. The Sports Official/Gym Supervisor will provide quality officiating to sport leagues, instructions to participants, and enforce league rules and YMCA policies. This individual will have the ability to handle coaches, players and parent questions and concerns in a professional manner.This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.Responsibilities• Maintain control in facilitates being used at all times• Give leadership to youth on the playing field• Develop and maintain communication with the parents, players and coaches• Enforce all rules for the specific sport, as well as all YMCA rules and philosophies• Keep current on all schedule changes• Maintain regular communication with the Sports Director• Set-up and take down equipment• Respond to all emergencies in a prompt manner• Responsible for cleanliness of facility sites• Complete score sheets and turn them into the Sports Director as required• Referee all sporting events according to the rules set forth• Attend all training and meetings relating to the position• Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude and be a positive role modelBenefits• Free Family Membership• Program discounts• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Sick TimeOUR YMCA CULTURE: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.Qualifications• Must be 16 years of age• Must possess knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports and a willingness to learn other sport fundamentals as necessary• Knowledge and ability to officiate games• Must demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.• Must be able to work evenings and weekends