Sports Attendant

YMCA of Portsmouth; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Portsmouth in Virginia Beach is seeking a Sports Attendant to assist the Program director and provide exemplary service to members and participants. You will help ensure safety, set up equipment, and support youth and adult sports programs while embodying the YMCA values of honesty, respect, caring, faith and responsibility.

You will work most weekend and evening hours, engage with members and volunteers, and help create a fun, safe environment aligning with the YMCA mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and great attitude.
• Ability to engage with members, co-workers, directors and volunteers in a positive and professional manner.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Daily performs safety check of equipment.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment in a timely manner.
• Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times.
• Assists Sports Director in Adult & Youth Sports and Interactive Zone programs.
• Assists supervising officials and participants at game sites.
• Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting.
• Settling on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes.
• Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations.
• Obtains feedback from players and spectators regarding their participation in the program.
• Ensures all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks.
• Communicates YMCA policies, programs, and special events.
• Promotes the YMCA mission, vision, and character development.
• Actively participates in annual fund raising campaigns.
• Assists with coaches meetings, captains meetings, dinners, and other special events.
• Be physically present in the program; weekend and evening hours required.
• Attends center and association meetings as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

Description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the health and well-being of children, adults and families in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job - you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

Our 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.

Position Summary

The Sports Attendant assists the Program director in providing exemplary service to members and participants. Helps ensure the safety and well-being of all employees, players, and spectators who may be participating within the program. The Sports Attendant will always be approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the most enjoyable experience possible. In addition, the Sports Attendant will incorporate the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith and responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.

Essential Functions

• Daily performs safety check of equipment
• Sets up and breaks down equipment in a timely manner
• Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times
• Assists Sports Director in Adult & Youth Sports and Interactive Zone programs
• Assists supervising officials and participants at game sites
• Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting
• Settling on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes
• Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations
• Obtains feedback from players & spectators regarding their participation in the program
• Ensures all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks
• Communicates YMCA policies, programs, and special events
• Promotes the YMCA mission, vision, and character development
• Actively participates in annual fund raising (We Build People) campaigns
• Assists with coaches meetings, captains meeting, dinners, and other special events
• Be physically present in the program. This requires most weekend and evening hours
• Attends center and association meetings as appropriate and directed by your supervisor
• Attainment of goals and objectives as evidenced in the performance appraisal process
• Works to increase participation and retention of members/participants
• Develops and maintains good staff and volunteer relations
• Assists with other duties as requested

Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Developing Self and Others
• Communication and Influence
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Prior work experience, preferred
• A professional, clean appearance and great attitude
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills
• A well-rounded individual who can engage with members, co-workers, directors and volunteers in a positive and professional manner
• Attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines

Environmental Factors, Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Must be able to lift, pull and pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

Accountability

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served and service satisfaction scores.

Background Checks

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver's license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver's license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position