Sports Department Basketball Associate
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Job Type

Part-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program/Sports Director, the Sports Department Associate is responsible for direct care and supervision for all participants in the sports programs. The Sports Department Associate may assist in officiating youth basketball, flag football and/or soccer games for enrolled participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Responsibilities:

* Organizes and executes all activities for enrolled participants.

* Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.

* Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.

* Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listening, shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.

* Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence

* Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.

* Ensures the area is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.

* Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.

* Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.

* Set up for sports programs as directed by supervisor

* On-site attendance is required of this position

* Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.

* All other duties as assigned

Additional Refereeing Responsibilities:

* Responsible for being prompt and professional during all games and program activities

* Interact with coaches, other sports officials / umpires, youth, parents and YMCA staff

* Enforce program rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of program participants

* Set up facility or equipment, store equipment, and secure facility upon completion of games/program (on an as needed basis)

* Report equipment problems

* Ensure safety of members/participants

* All other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Prior experience working with children and adults

* This person should be familiar with the game rules and possess the knowledge to teach the basic skills, as well as supervise the children

* Must have previous playing or officiating experience or have completed referee training clinic

* Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association's policies on background screening

* Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy

* Able to maintain confidentiality

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

* CPR and First Aid Certification

* Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training

* Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class

* Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols

* Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor.

Salary Description

15.00 to 16.00 per hour