Sports Specialist

YMCA SAN ANTONIO; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA of San Antonio is seeking a part-time Sports Specialist to support program development and staff training across various branches. The role is primarily on-site, with responsibilities including equipment distribution, rosters, schedules, and coaching support.

You will work closely with the Sports Program Director to ensure a smooth program season and effective communication with families. The position requires basic sports program knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to

Formación

• Knowledge of sports programs (basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball)
• Diplomatic interpersonal skills and ability to relate to children and parents
• Ability to foster a positive, respectful environment in line with YMCA values
• Must be 21 years or older and able to drive to various locations within the San Antonio area

Responsabilidades

• Distribute uniforms, coaches packets, and rosters to coaches
• Assist with staff and coaches meetings (packets, sign-in sheets)
• Assist with administrative management (rosters, game schedules, practice locations)
• Attend required YMCA training classes
• Support marketing efforts and distribution of materials on social platforms
• Act as a first-line contact for player requests and roster changes
• Update coaches and parents on status of requests
• Promote the YMCA story with program participants
• Maintain safe program areas and equipment
• Ensure maintenance of sports equipment and follow safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Conocimientos

Sports knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication

Educación

First aid/CPR (certs)

Defensive Driving (cert)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Descripción del empleo

Various Locations/YMCA Branches
San Antonio, TX, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $17 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Sports
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: SPORT004283

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit,charitable organizationcommitted to strengthening community through youth development,healthylivingand social responsibility.The Sports Specialist willassistthe Sports Program Director in overall programdevelopment, andorientation and training of staff. This person isgenerally onsite every day of the programs and works before the program season beings after the close of the last week to wrap things up.

OURCULTURE: 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 arenurturing: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Distribute uniforms,coachespackets, and rosters to coaches.
• Assistwith staff and coachesmeeting(packets, sign in sheets,etc).
• Assist Sports Director with administrative management – rosters, game schedules, and practice locations
• Attendappropriateand required training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio.
• Assist the Director in distribution of marketing materials, sports campaigns on social media platforms, and other grass root marketing.
• Be a firstlinecontact for player requests, roster changes, practice schedules, coach inquires, etc.
• Update coaches and parents onstatusof requests.
• Promote the “YMCA Story” with all involved in the program.
• Maintain safe program areas, including indoor and outdoor areas, YMCA and non-YMCA facilities, and equipment.
• Accountable for the maintenance of sports equipment.
• Follow incident and accident reporting procedures and policies.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand the basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
• Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Must be able toestablishand maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members,andprogram participants.
• Ability to relate to children and parents.
• Must demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
• Follow YMCA policies and decision in a supportive manner
• Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
• Serve as a Primary responder.
• Avalid driver’slicense isrequiredas well as capacity to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens, Defensive Driving,and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first60 daysof hire:YMCA approved basiclife savingskills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in a fast-paced wellness floor/office environment and requires occasional work in off-site locations.
• Visual acuity isrequiredfor reading computer screens and/or documents and makingchangesas necessary.
• Jobrequireshigh levelsof alertness and concentration.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds isrequired.
• Abilityto sit forlong periodsat a time is alsorequired.
• Ability to stand for at least 1 hour for presentationsimportant.
• Employeemust be able to hear,speakand understand the words of others,as well,the ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, writing utensils is essential.

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