Sports Site Lead

Sports Site Lead – Saturdays Only

Join to apply for the Sports Site Lead – Saturdays Only role at YMCA of Greater San Antonio.

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, adheres to child‑care policies, and directs each game in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies.

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, open to all, and offer a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine, value you, and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful, believing in your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing, supporting your journey to develop your full potential, and we are determined, on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Manage game and practice times and referee games when needed.
• Ensure sites have needed equipment before games and practices begin, and that equipment is taken down at the end of the day.
• Have knowledge of game rules and responsibilities; attend sport‑specific training as required.
• Monitor and respond to all horseplay.
• Promote participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Answer questions or seek others who can provide answers.
• Develop and maintain communication with parents, players, and coaches.
• Enforce all YMCA rules and policies.
• Keep current on all game and practice schedule changes.
• Maintain regular communication with the Sports Director regarding site needs, parent questions and issues, etc.
• Respond to all emergencies promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility sites.
• Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude and serve as a positive role model.
• Attend all trainings and meetings relating to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Inclusion
• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Understand the basic principles of sports programs such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.
• Demonstrate diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
• Relate to children and parents effectively.
• Demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
• Follow YMCA policies and decisions in a supportive manner.
• Intervene in conflict resolution.
• Serve as a primary responder.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.
• 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 lifesaving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.

• Work is performed in a fast‑paced outdoor or indoor gymnasium environment and requires off‑site locations.
• Visual acuity is required for monitoring potential hazards for children.
• Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
• Ability to physically intervene in situations that might compromise safety.
• Make sound decisions and judgments even when distracted by noise and activity.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to hear, speak, and understand others; manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils as needed.