Sports Monitor

Sports Monitor

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 Monitor at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA serves as a Sports Monitor, ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

Our culture: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential functions: Responsible for field and gym preparation including, but not limited to, painting fields, preparing weekly game day binders and signage, set up, maintenance, and clean-up of sports facilities. Provides excellent member service through interactions that ensure AMA YMCA quality initiatives and goals are met and problems are addressed quickly. Communicates effectively and politely with others, portraying excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Ensures YMCA safety procedures are followed. Assists in keeping equipment in good working condition and reporting any dangerous or damaged equipment to supervisor. Serves as liaison to sports officials on game days and officiates as needed. Substitutes for coworkers as needed. Responsible for minor decisions regarding routine problems. Applies and complies with all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. Adheres to all risk management and safety practices of the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA. Attends youth sports trainings and meetings at branch level. Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. All other duties as assigned.

Leadership competencies: Communication and influence.

Benefits: Dental and vision insurance, wellness benefits with unlimited doctor visits, accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance options, competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, 12% paid retirement after meeting eligibility requirements, 403(b) retirement savings account, free YMCA individual membership and discounted program fees, ongoing training and development opportunities, opportunities for advancement, paid time off after meeting eligibility requirements, inclusive culture, consistent hours, opportunities to connect with your community through volunteer events.

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to work with youth and parents in a sports setting, remaining patient and level-headed at all times. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, speaking politely, clearly, and articulating accurate information. Must have reliable transportation. Behaviors must demonstrate integrity and YMCA values. Physical condition must be sufficient to handle physical tasks. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Excellent skills in dealing with high stress and crisis management situations appropriately. CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire.

Work environment & 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. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods of time, reach, bend, and lift. Vision capabilities to perform required tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.