Sports Attendant - Cheer & Tumbling Coach

About the Role

The Sports Attendant assists the Program Director in providing exemplary service to members and participants, ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees, players, and spectators. This role is dedicated to creating an enjoyable experience for participants while incorporating the YMCA's values of honesty, respect, caring, faith, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety checks of equipment
• Set up and break down equipment in a timely manner
• Ensure games begin and end at scheduled times
• Assist the Sports Director in Adult & Youth Sports and Interactive Zone programs
• Support supervising officials and participants at game sites
• Respond to injuries by administering first aid and proper reporting
• Settle on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes
• Monitor on- and off-site activities and enforce rules and regulations
• Obtain feedback from players and spectators regarding their participation
• Ensure all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks
• Communicate YMCA policies, programs, and special events
• Promote the YMCA mission, vision, and character development
• Actively participate in annual fundraising campaigns (We Build People)
• Assist with coaches meetings, captains meetings, dinners, and other special events
• Be physically present in the program, including most weekend and evening hours
• Attend center and association meetings as directed by your supervisor
• Work toward goals and objectives as outlined in the performance appraisal process
• Increase participation and retention of members/participants
• Develop and maintain positive staff and volunteer relations
• Assist with other duties as requested

Requirements

Leadership Competencies

• Developing Self and Others
• Communication and Influence
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Prior work experience preferred
• A professional, clean appearance and great attitude
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills
• A well-rounded individual who can engage positively and professionally with members, co-workers, directors, and volunteers
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Frequently required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multitasking
• Must be able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

Accountability

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served and service satisfaction scores.

An offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks, which may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional checks (e.g., alcohol/drug testing, driver’s license, CPS, or criminal background) may be required in the future to meet or maintain position requirements.