Youth Sports Official (Youth Basketball/Youth Volleyball/Youth Soccer/Rookie Sports-Kerr Family YMCA

Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sports Official to oversee youth sports programs. This role involves managing games and ensuring a safe, positive environment for participants. You'll work closely with the Sports Director and play a vital role in fostering sportsmanship and community engagement. If you're passionate about sports and youth development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young athletes while enjoying a fulfilling part-time schedule on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with a general understanding of sports.
• Ability to supervise peers and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage YMCA sports programs and games.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained during all activities.
• Communicate effectively with staff, participants, and parents.

Skills

Understanding of sports rules

Supervision and management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Relationship-building

Education

YMCA certifications in Basic Life Support/First Aid

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sports Director the Sports Official is responsible for the supervision, management, and assistance of the assigned YMCA sports programs as they specifically relate to the games and the calling of them. They hold responsibility for all aspects of the programs when the Director is unavailable.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

Job Schedule (Days): Saturday; Sunday

Job Schedule (Time): 9:00am-3pm on Saturday and 12:00pm-4:00pm on Sundays

Additional Information: Working a variety of sport programs, (youth basketball/youth volleyball/rookie and youth soccer)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide feedback and communication to the Sports Director about the program.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of league initiatives, including scheduling, team building, and phone calls.
• Maintains strong, positive relationship and strong communication with staff, participants, parents, and school faculty.
• Display confidence when interacting with parents, coaches, and participants and directly address poor sportsmanship, negative competition, and negative cheering.
• Serve as on-site director for games and practices.
• Acts as staff member in charge when the Sports Director is not present.
• Ensure that the referees are performing to standards and expectations set forth, including training, coaching, and supervising.
• Ensure that sports facilities are clean and ready before and after programs.
• Attend departmental and program meetings and events.
• Ensure all programs are safe and maintains the highest safety standards at all times.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Other duties deemed appropriate by the Sports Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have a general understanding of sports, rules of the game, and interest in working with youth sporting leagues.
• Ability to work with and supervise peers, encourage and motivate youth, and maintain a safe environment.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen upon hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull and push.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.