Sports Attendant

 The Sports Attendant assists the Program director in providing exemplary service to members and participants. Helps ensure the safety and well-being of all employees, players, and spectators who may be participating within the program. The Sports Attendant will always be approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the most enjoyable experience possible. In addition, the Sports Attendant will incorporate the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith and responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Daily performs safety check of equipment 
2. Sets up and breaks down equipment in a timely manner
3. Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times
4. Assists Sports Director in Adult & Youth Sports and Interactive Zone programs
5. Assists supervising officials and participants at game sites
6. Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting
7. Settling on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes
8. Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations
9. Obtains feedback from players & spectators regarding their participation in the program
10. Ensures all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks
11. Communicates YMCA policies, programs, and special events
12. Promotes the YMCA mission, vision, and character development
13. Actively participates in annual fund raising (We Build People) campaigns 
14. Assists with coaches meetings, captains meeting, dinners, and other special events
15. Be physically present in the program. This requires most weekend and evening hours
16. Attends center and association meetings as appropriate and directed by your supervisor
17. Attainment of goals and objectives as evidenced in the performance appraisal process
18. Works to increase participation and retention of members/participants
19. Develops and maintains good staff and volunteer relations
20. Assists with other duties as requested

 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 with members, co-workers, directors and volunteers in a positive and professional manner
• Attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

1. May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop
2. Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
3. Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
4. Must be able to lift, pull and pull up to 50 pounds
5. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
6. Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

BACKGROUND CHECKS

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