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How much do sports jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports in Decatur, GA is $26.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.10 and $28.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Kinds of Jobs Are Available in the Sports Industry?

If sports are your passion but you aren’t a professional athlete, you can still work in the industry you love. The sports industry relies on professionals from other sectors to keep athletes playing their best and to keep fans entertained. Depending on your qualifications, you can work as a coach or an athletic trainer, working with athletes as they train and practice, or you can be part of a team’s medical support staff as a sports physician, physical therapist, sports medicine aide, or sports massage therapist. If you are more interested in an office job, consider sports marketing or management. There are also many support positions involved in running sporting venues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sports Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Coach, you need in-depth knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, and often a relevant degree or coaching certification. Familiarity with video analysis software, injury prevention systems, and performance tracking tools is typically required. Leadership, motivational ability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for inspiring athletes and fostering teamwork. These skills ensure coaches can develop talent, enhance performance, and maintain a positive team environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in the sports industry?

Professionals in the sports industry often encounter challenges such as managing high-pressure situations, adapting to rapidly changing schedules, and balancing teamwork with individual responsibilities. They may need to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, especially during peak seasons or major events. Additionally, collaborating effectively with coaches, athletes, and other departments is crucial for achieving common goals and ensuring smooth operations. Overcoming these challenges requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine passion for sports.

What are sports jobs?

Sports jobs refer to a wide range of careers that are related to the world of athletics, physical fitness, and sporting events. These can include roles such as athletes, coaches, referees, sports journalists, athletic trainers, and front-office staff for teams and organizations. Sports jobs may involve direct participation in games, support roles for teams and players, or administrative positions in leagues and associations. Many sports jobs require specialized knowledge or physical ability, while others focus on management, media, or business aspects of the industry.
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Sports Monitor

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago


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Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

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Job description

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the direction of the Sports Director or Coordinator, the Sports Monitor will monitor sports programs. The Sports Monitor is also responsible for opening/closing sites and responding to various situations to ensure safety for participants and spectators and the cleanliness of the site.This position does not provide sports instruction.

This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, and Member Services Guidelines and Non-negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
  • Monitor sports practices, clinics, games, or open play.
  • Set up, monitor, maintain, and secure all supplies, equipment, and buildings.
  • Ensure cleanliness and safety of facilities.
  • Reports any problems to supervisor.
  • Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders and provides information or seeks the answers to provide in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for opening and closing the facilities on evenings, weekends or as needed.
  • Must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, Member Services Guidelines, and Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.
  • Implement the YMCA safety protocol related to branch and off-site operations.
  • Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintains/reports accurate incident/accident forms.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must meet minimum age requirement of 16 years old.
  • Must be able to independently get to the branch, gym, or fields for scheduled shifts.
  • High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce all rules and regulations.
  • Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR/AED, state approved First Aid, new staff orientation, branch orientation and emergency procedures.
  • May need to be available nights and weekends.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; run; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift to 60 pounds. May involve movement of large and/or heavy equipment up to 60 lbs. (i.e.: soccer/basketball goals, volleyball nets, sports equipment, uniforms, etc.). May involve being outdoors for long periods of time.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

  • Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.


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McCleskey East Cobb YMCA

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