Youth Sports Program Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aids in organizing and running NFL Flag Football, Jr. NBA Basketball, and Track & Field programs.
• Delivers outreach sports to multiple neighborhood parks, community centers, and partners.
• Sets up and tears down program areas.
• Keeps time and score at NFL Flag Football and Jr. NBA Basketball games.
• Records statistics at sporting events, records attendance, and tracks participant progress.
• Supervises youth in programming (NFL Flag Football, Jr. NBA Basketball, Track & Field).
• Communicates with parents and coaches regularly, addressing inquiries related to Youth Sports programming.
• Utilizes the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and accurately clocks in and out for all shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Prior referee experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants.
• Working technical knowledge of football, basketball, track & field, and tennis.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with parents, participants, and coaches.
• Problem-solving ability in a variety of situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player.
• Flexibility to work in stressful conditions, including situations involving disability-related needs and dissatisfied customers.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District).

Physical Requirements

• Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing a majority of the shift.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dirt, noise, and temperature and weather extremes.
• Exposure to outdoor elements, weather, hazardous vegetation, insect bites, etc.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, and problem solve.