Athletic Assistant Part- Time

About the role

The Athletics Assistant supports daily operations of a K‑8 youth sports and athletic program. Working closely with the Athletic Coordinator, the assistant ensures practices, games, and events run smoothly, safely, and align with the school’s values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy competition.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & Instruction
  • Assist with coaching duties and help administer specialized Sports Clinics to develop student skills.
• Officiating
  • Serve as a referee during games, ensuring fair play and adherence to rules.
• Coach & Volunteer Supervision
  • Guide, support, and supervise coaches and/or volunteers to ensure program alignment.
• Event & Game‑Day Operations
  • Assist with scorekeeping, clock operation, and overall crowd/gym management to maintain a positive environment.
  • Help set up and tear down athletic equipment for practices, home games, and tournaments.
  • Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, families, visiting teams, coaches, and spectators.
• Family Liaison
  • Communicate proactively, professionally, and promptly with families regarding student safety, behavioral incidents, or sportsmanship expectations on and off the court/field.
• Student Supervision & Safety
  • Supervise students (grades 1‑8) during practices, clinics, games, and other activities.
  • Accompany students after activities until they are safely picked up by a parent or guardian.
  • Ensure the absolute safety and well‑being of all students during games and events.
• Facility & Equipment Care
  • Monitor gym use to maintain a structured, safe, and positive environment.
  • Maintain the gym as a clean and safe space; keep all gym and sports equipment thoroughly sanitized and correctly stored after each use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and positively with youth, parents, colleagues, and school staff.
• Program Alignment: Deep knowledge of the athletic program’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency with Google applications, internet navigation, and basic data systems.
• Work Ethic: Self‑motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: One year of certification from a college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Core Competencies: Excellent communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Youth Experience: Previous experience working directly with youth is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred but not required.
• Certifications: Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Noise level is typically moderate, but can be loud during games, clinics, and events.
• Physical Demands: Requires regular walking and occasional climbing of stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule

Typically 15–25 hours per week, primarily during after‑school hours with occasional weekend tournament coverage.