Sports Site Lead

Sports Site Lead – YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Job posted 3 days ago. Apply now to be among the first 25 applicants.

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under general guidance of the Sports Director, the site lead oversees game and practice locations, ensuring that all YMCA policies and the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio are adhered to.

• 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.
• Possess knowledge of game rules and responsibilities, and 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 the 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 in a prompt manner.
• Be responsible for cleanliness of facility sites.
• Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude, and be a positive role model.
• Attend all trainings and meetings relating to the position.
• 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.
• Ability to relate to children and parents.
• Demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain a professional appearance.
• Follow YMCA policies and decisions in a supportive manner.
• Ability to intervene in conflict resolution.
• Serve as a primary responder.
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as the capacity 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 work at off‑site locations.
• Visual acuity is required for monitoring potential hazards for children.
• Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
• 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.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is also required.
• Employee must be able to hear, speak and understand the words of others, and manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

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