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YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region

Sports Lead - Fountain Valley

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region, Fountain, Colorado, United States, 80817

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Fountain, CO 80817 Overview Salary Range:

$16.00 - $17.50 Hourly

Description The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is looking for a compassionate and patient Sports Lead to join our Sports program and help us to provide a safe and nurturing environment. The responsibilities of the Sports Lead include performing pre/post game duties to ensure facilities are ready and safe for league play. Applicants should be familiar with the rules and bylaws of the respective sport. Sports Lead provide oversight of league games to maintain fair play and promote good sportsmanship. Candidates must have the ability to quickly evaluate information and make decisions and judgment calls. Applicants must be able to resolve conflicts and stay calm while handling disputes. 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. The Sports Lead is accountable for maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the facility being used during sports practices and games, as well as enforcing all of the rules of the sport and those established by the YMCA. The Sports Lead will provide quality officiating to sport leagues, instructions to participants, and enforce league rules and YMCA policies. This individual will have the ability to handle coaches, players and parent questions and concerns in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Maintain control in facilitates being used at all times

Give leadership to youth on the playing field

Develop and maintain communication with the parents, players and coaches

Enforce all rules for the specific sport, as well as all YMCA rules and philosophies

Keep current on all schedule changes

Maintain regular communication with the Sports Director

Set-up and take down equipment

Respond to all emergencies in a prompt manner

Responsible for cleanliness of facility sites

Complete score sheets and turn them into the Sports Director as required

Referee all sporting events according to the rules set forth

Attend all training and meetings relating to the position

Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude and be a positive role model

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age

Must possess knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports and a willingness to learnother sport fundamentals as necessary

Knowledge and ability to officiate games

Must demonstrate courtesy and service to program participants and maintain aprofessional appearance.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends

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