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Job Description

The Hudson YMCA is seeking Basketball Staff for our upcoming winter programming!

*Tuesday evenings, as well as help on Saturdays for games.

The salary for this position starts at $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The Sports Support Staff is responsible to support sports program. Serve as support for sporting events, practices, games and/or events. Assist participants and staff in a variety of sports practices, games and/or events. May need to serve as coach, referee or other role/task as necessary to support program success. Encourage and demonstrate sportsmanship. Support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

2. Essential Functions:

+ P rovide sports support and activities for sports program .

+ Assist with demonstrations at practices as needed.

+ Set-up and breakdown of equipment at sporting events/practices.

+ Enforce rules/regulations for each sports league and instructional program.

+ Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect program participants, staff, equipment and facility.

+ Listen to concerns, resolve issues and correct inappropriate behavior, share with leader or site coordinator as necessary.

+ Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.

+ Build effective, authentic relationships with players, coaches and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

+ Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Document situations and communicate timely to Sports Director.

+ Assist with participant check-in prior to each event as needed.

+ Assist with preparation, tear-down and inspection of the game site and equipment.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to Sports Director who reports to the Executive Director of Sports. The individual interacts regularly with sports team members, volunteers and Association support team members.

4. Qualifications:

Required

+ Must be 15 years old or older.

+ Knowledge of rules in sports recreation program activities.

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build community relationships.

+ Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

+ CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

+ Ability to manage programs to a diverse population.

+ Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

+ Must have a desire to work with children and relate to them in a positive, energetic manner.

Preferred

+ Bachelors degree in Recreation, Management, physical education or related field.

+ Bi/multilingual.

5. Physical Demands:

+ Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to lift 50 lbs, kneel, bend, twist and reach.

+ Must be able to assist in sports drills with youth.

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the sports leaders or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for sports and Association success.

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