Sports Associate/Official, Middle Tyger YMCA (Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer)

YMCA Of Greater Spartanburg; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading nonprofit organization focused on strengthening community through youth development and healthy living. As a Sports Associate, you'll provide guidance and leadership to children aged 3-15 in various sports programs. This role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, maintaining sports facilities, and actively engaging in program documentation. You'll play a key role in fostering a positive environment while developing essential skills in leadership and collaboration. If you are passionate about sports and community service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports programming and supervision of children aged 3-15.
• Ability to maintain program documentation and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of children during sports activities.
• Instruct youth on sports and maintain equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Sports Instruction

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Sports or Recreation

Tools

Sports Equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, the Sports Associate provides guidance and leadership in a group setting to all participants. Assists and monitors sports programming, including program set up, rosters, and any further duties assigned. Maintenance of equipment and sports facilities is a necessary requirement of this position. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure the health, safety, and well being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
2. Set up programming and assist in instruction and activities for children 3-15.
3. Maintain accurate program documentation.
4. Follow designed sports curriculum and assist in the management of sports rules for all ages.
5. Maintain required tracking, attendance, and paperwork.
6. Instruct youth about all aspects of the sport.
7. Responsible for the use and proper storage of all equipment.
8. Communicate with supervisor any challenges or issues regarding program participants and facilities.
9. Prepare the learning environment and necessary equipment.
10. Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
11. Other duties as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.