Sports Trainer-Baseball and Softball

Essential Functions

• Provide a safe environment for the member.
• Ensure the general appearance and cleanliness of the facilities.
• Acquire and maintain required courses and certifications through the YMCA.
• See that all participants are using the facilities correctly.
• Help participants by answering questions to the best of your ability and within your scope of practice.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Have all required paperwork completed and filled out appropriately.
• Educate members on your specific sports and skills.
• Alert the coordinator or director if any problems occur.
• Respond to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Possess a high level of interest in the sport, either by playing or coaching at the club, high school, or college level for numerous years.
• Have the necessary skills to train clients to improve in their sport.
• Have great knowledge of rules, development, skills, and fundamentals of the sport.
• Have background knowledge of basic, intermediate, and advanced drills to tailor personalized development programs for all populations.
• Be certified in CPR/FA within 30 days of hire.
• Regularly update knowledge of the sport.
• Be able to stand, bend, and perform appropriate tasks.
• Be active and able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies.
• Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.
• Work in different temperature environments.