Youth Sports Coach & Game Official

South Sound YMCA; Olympia (WA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

South Sound YMCA in Olympia, WA is seeking a Youth Sports Associate to help run our youth sports programs, officiate games, and ensure a safe, fun environment for participants. You will help keep gyms ready for play, review sport rules, and act as a friendly YMCA ambassador during activities.

The role emphasizes safety, strong communication with coaches, players, parents, and staff, plus quick responses to any incidents.

Formación

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Positive, friendly and enthusiastic attitude that enjoys working with people of all backgrounds.
• Background/knowledge of a variety of youth sports and activities.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Background knowledge in the sport you will be instructing and officiating.
• The ability to manage competition safely and in accordance with YMCA values.
• Effective communication with coaches, players, parents, and spectators, as well as other YMCA staff members.
• The ability to detect and swiftly respond to any critical incident or emergency situation.
• Upon hire: Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED and First Aid must be obtained within 30-days of hire and be current throughout length of employment.
• South Sound YMCA’s - New Employee Orientation must be obtained within 45-days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure game-ready gyms at youth sports by being proactive with safety, security and customer service needs.
• Conduct/officiate youth sports games. Officiate in such a manner to ensure rules are followed and the YMCA philosophy demonstrated.
• Know the rules of the sport and level you are officiating and review them regularly.
• Keep program operating according to schedule.
• Act as YMCA ambassador and authority during your program.
• Maintain good working knowledge of general YMCA information.
• Maintain excellent child, parent, and community relationships.
• Develop rapport with participants and parents and serve as a primary contact for concerns and questions.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of the children and site in your care.
• Address any facility-related safety concerns.
• Address any individuals who do not belong at or near your program.
• Be a positive role model to kids in all your interactions and communications.
• Supervise any YMCA equipment being used in your program.
• Communicate and enforce all relevant YMCA policies and procedures with participants and parents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Youth sports knowledge

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safety - emergency awareness

Officiating knowledge

Customer service

Descripción del empleo

South Sound YMCA in Olympia, WA is seeking a Youth Sports Associate to help run our youth sports programs, officiate games, and ensure a safe, fun environment for participants. You will help keep gyms ready for play, review sport rules, and act as a friendly YMCA ambassador during activities.

The role emphasizes safety, strong communication with coaches, players, parents, and staff, plus quick responses to any incidents.