Youth Sports Site Supervisor - South Tampa Family YMCA

Description

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Youth Sports Site Supervisor is responsible for supervising all assigned center, off site, or secondary site youth and adult sports programming. Responsibilities include but are not limited to staff supervision, activities, quality assurance, crowd control, safety and program execution. The Sports Site Supervisor will assume the role of ambassador of the center and association to all stakeholders, interact with and serve as a role model for staff and youth, and build positive relationships with and between parents. The Sports Site Supervisor will help to nurture the self-esteem, confidence and core values of each and every participant exhibiting behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the YMCA mission and policies of the association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The implementation of sports programs including supervising game days and practices
• Oversees skills clinics, and communicating important information to coaches, parents and other staff.
• Implements Association personnel policies and procedures.
• Makes recommendations to ensure that programs are staffed at the appropriate level and with individuals whose skills, abilities and accreditations are suited to their job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with staff; plans staff schedules; supervises sports staff and ensures they are following YMCA polices.
• Reports staff performance to program director.
• Reports to Program Director on positive and negative aspects of the program and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Develops a good relationship with the parents, members, guests and with center staff
• Resolves conflict by constructive problem solving and proposes win-win solutions.
• Demonstrates objectivity in emotional situations; exercises impartiality in problem solving and maintains patience, confidence and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances.
• Demonstrates effective communication (both oral and written); expresses ideas in a clear, thorough yet concise manner; actively listens to others.
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner, including language and attitude.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Executive Director

Safety and Risk Management

• Adheres to all Federal, State, and local safety regulations.
• Adheres to all YMCA policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests, and staff members.
• Ensures that all Tampa Y standards, best practices, and policies are implemented and consistently followed, including those related to emergency procedures, child abuse prevention, and appropriate supervision.
• Ensures implementation of and follows all training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment at all times, including performing daily safety checks of program areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains proper records, including certifications, meetings and trainings.
• Maintains an emphasis on safety in all areas of responsibility as they relate to members and staff.

Requirements

Education/Experience Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have working knowledge of skills and rules of various sports offered by the YMCA.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with children and parents and demonstrate character, integrity, adaptability, and patience in communicating with others.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication and through active listening to others.
• Must be able to work in different climates, indoor and outdoor.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in community CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Maintain position-specific required certifications as stated in the training matrix.
• Must successfully complete Level 2 fingerprinting - for more information, click the link ( )

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 includes, but not limited to:

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone/smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
• This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform all duties and functions of those that are supervised