Sports Site Lead Jobs

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With general guidance of the Sports Director the site lead oversees game and practice locations. Will adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the YMCA, and directs each game in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Follow YMCA policies and decision in a supportive manner
• Must demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
• Ability to relate to children and parents.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Serve as a Primary responder.
• Understand the basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
• Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens, Defensive Driving, and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as capacity to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual acuity is required for monitoring potential hazards for children.
• Must be able to physically intervene in situations that might compromise safety
• Ability to make sound decisions and judgments even when distracted by noise and activity.
• Employee must be able to hear, speak and understand the words of others, as well as, the ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, writing utensils is essential.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is also required.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced outdoor or indoor gymnasium environment and requires work at off-site locations.
• Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.