Sports Commissioner/Youth Sports

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction
and motivation for participants in assigned sports program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Be comfortable working to implement the Mission Statement of the YMCA.
   The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is a non-profit charitable association dedicated to putting Christian
   principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
2. Acts as a positive role model using the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect, and
   responsibility.
3. Plans and instructs assigned sport program in accordance with YMCA standards, having prepared
   lesson plans accordingly.
4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each
   other and the YMCA.
5. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Ensures tracking and reporting of
   volunteer hours.
6. Maintains participant records as required (i.e. rosters, attendance, etc.).
7. Prepares and maintains program site and equipment. Organizes and puts away program equipment.
   Reports damaged equipment.
8. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety
   procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
9. Assists in staff and volunteer meetings and trainings as scheduled.
10. Trains and supervises program assistants as assigned.
11. Conveys information on sports programs and schedules.
    

YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED
2. Must be passionate about assigned sports program
3. Previous experience working with children
4. Must be able to move effectively through all program areas; be able to lift and carry 5-50 pounds;
   perform physical functions necessary to program instruction, including but not limited to squatting,
   bending, kneeling, spotting program participants and demonstrating the use of program apparatuses
   or program skills.
5. Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards may be required
6. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred

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.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

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