Youth Sports Assistant Job at Rochesterymca in Town of Penfield

Overview

Pay Rate: $16.00/hr. Plus a Free YMCA Membership

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4:45pm to 8pm and Saturday Mornings 9am to 12pm

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Youth Sports Instructor, assist in leading various sports and help with set-up, coordination of games, and time tracking to ensure successful games.
• Demonstrate YMCA leadership competencies to convey the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester.
• Assist Youth Sports Instructor with conducting league games and classes in a safe manner.
• Ensure all necessary tasks are completed prior to and during game play.
• Assist with developing and retaining participants.
• Maintain accurate records for league(s) and classes.
• Help create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants.
• Distribute handouts and evaluations to participants.
• Maintain proper care and storage of equipment.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• This person must be motivated, energetic and able to communicate with and organize diverse populations.
• An interest in people and an ability to work individually with each participant.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is also required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
• Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting.
• Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to move around the gym/field to assist children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.
• Ability to lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather).
• Ability to move from program site to branch or site to site, and is required to enter all YMCA environments including program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.