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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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. Under the direction and guidance of the Program Director, consistent with the YMCA mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring, the Youth Sports Official will serve as a culture cultivator, an impartial on-field coach, and an advocate for our programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: 1. Be knowledgeable and adhere to Safety Policies, Procedures and Emergency Response Plans. Always keeping Safety at the forefront of your mind. 2. Prepare courts/fields prior to games, including any set up. 3. Monitor and regulate games/matches to ensure conformance with rules and regulations of the activity, as well as any rules specific to Ozarks Regional YMCA. 4. Take initiative to greet and assist all members, potential members, program participants and volunteers in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner. Be enthusiastic towards members by learning their names and expressing an interest in their YMCA activities. 5. Stop play when necessary and explain violations consistently and fairly. 6. Know, demonstrate, and interpret YMCA philosophy to participants and parents. 7. Report injuries to supervisor, follow safety procedures and guidelines. 8. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with adults and children of all ages as well as parents and coaches. 9. Works closely with the Program Director to address concerns of staff and/or members/participants. 10. Must demonstrate the ability to control all aspects of P.E. activities. 11. Possess the ability to work with varying ages and manage large groups. 12. Attends and participates in other YMCA program activities, staff meetings, and trainings. 13. Create and plan activities promoting the health and safety of participants. 14. Coordinate with other YMCA departments and directors as needed. 15. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Mature, responsible, easy-going individuals with good communication skills. 2. Must be able to interact with kids and adults in a positive manner, enthusiastic, flexible. 3. Must be able to align with and demonstrate the YMCA four core values on a consistent basis. 4. CPR Pro & First Aid Certification required within the first 30 days (training can be provided) 5. Minimum 18 years of age. 6. Experience working with children. 7. Passionate about and actively promote the well-being of children. 8. Strong customer service skills. 9. Fun, energetic and enthusiastic. 1 WORK

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a safety-sensitive position: 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. 1. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including walking, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling. 2. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. 3. The physical ability to supervise, instruct and lead groups of children relating to gym activities. 4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. 6. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.