Sports Program Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:

Monitors play to ensure the purpose and goals of the YMCA Youth Sports Department are being met. Assists in the overall program delivery including youth sports practices, games and/or events for participants. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on youth development, including the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith.

Essential Functions:

1. Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values and character development model into all program activities.
2. Treats all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect.
3. Interacts with the participants and provides feedback during games.
4. Monitors play to oversee the safety of players and ensures the particular sports and YMCA rules are followed.
5. Properly prepares playing areas to ensure safety for all participants.
6. Assists in general housekeeping of the program space. Greet and communicate with parents.
7. Listens to concerns, answers questions and addresses coaches, players and parents in a calm, fair and professional manner.
8. Immediately reports problems, inappropriate situations or behaviors to Director.
9. Assists in YMCA annual campaign fundraising and special events.
10. Attends all staff meetings and training sessions as requested or required.
11. Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance.
12. All other duties as assigned.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine-To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Cause Driven Leader Competencies (Leader):

Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up to date knowledge and skills in technology.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. At least 16 years of age.
2. Typical requirements prior to first scheduled shift include: Child Abuse Prevention, Universal Precautions, Workplace Harassment & Bullying, Information Security Awareness; typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: CPR; First Aid; AED.
3. Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
4. Must have a keen desire to work with children and have the ability to relate to them in a positive, patient, sensitive and non-judgmental manner.
5. Must possess basic knowledge of sports.
6. Must have flexible schedule to work nights and weekends.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Prior childcare experience. Sports related knowledge in a youth setting is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, run, stoop, and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Possess adequate vision to monitor safety and enforcement of game rules.

HOURS

Flexible with scheduling and available to work operational hours of the YMCA, which may include day, evenings and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Games may be played in an outdoor environment.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.