Youth Basketball Official — Flexible Hours & Values-Driven Play

YMCA of Greater Houston; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking a dedicated staff member to support Youth Sports program delivery, assisting in practices, games, and events while upholding YMCA core values and fostering youth development.

You will monitor safety, interact with children and parents, provide feedback during games, and help create a positive, development-focused experience with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Typical requirements prior to first scheduled shift include: Child Abuse Prevention, Universal Precautions.
• Workplace Harassment & Bullying, Information Security Awareness.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: CPR; First Aid; AED.
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Keen desire to work with children and relate to them positively.
• Must possess basic knowledge of sports.
• Must have flexible schedule to work nights and weekends.
• Prior childcare experience.
• Sports knowledge in a youth setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; work with money, weight, volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Responsibilities

• Promotes YMCA core values during activities.
• Takes care to ensure safety and proper play rules.
• Interacts with participants and provides feedback during games.
• Sets up playing areas for safety.
• Greet and communicate with parents.
• Address concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Report problems to Director immediately.
• Assist in YMCA fundraising and events.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance.

Skills

Communication

Sports knowledge

Patience

Education

Childcare experience

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking a dedicated staff member to support Youth Sports program delivery, assisting in practices, games, and events while upholding YMCA core values and fostering youth development.

You will monitor safety, interact with children and parents, provide feedback during games, and help create a positive, development-focused experience with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.