Sports management Jobs in Norfolk, VA

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Sports Official assists the Regional Sports Director in providing exemplary service to members and participants by officiating designated games. The Sports Official manages the floor, table, players, coaches, and spectators and is expected to provide knowledge for the rules of the game as well as structure for players. The Sports Official is approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the most enjoyable experience possible and incorporates the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith and responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Arrives on time in appropriate attire, wearing staff shirt, name tag, and with a sports whistle
• Sets up and breaks down gym in a timely manner
• Ensures that games begin and end at scheduled times
• Understands and communicates the safety of players, coaches and parents is of utmost concern
• Administer rules for the appropriate sport and communicate YMCA sports philosophy and policy
• Shows up at scheduled time in order to make sure the equipment and entire playing surface is clean and safe before play (removing any possible hazards) and the coaches are ready to start on time
• Build relationships with players, coaches, and parents by interacting with them before, during, and after each game
• Start and end each game on time
• Communicate violations and explain to players and coaches why the violation was called in a positive manner
• Assist with the transition between games to allow for ample warm-up time for each team.
• Supervises coaches and participants at game sites
• Responds to injuries through administering first aid and proper reporting
• Settling on-field and on-court rule protests and disputes
• Monitors on and off-site activities and enforces rules and regulations
• Obtains feedback from players & spectators regarding their participation in the program
• Ensures all areas of responsibility are clean and free of potential safety risks
• Be enthusiastic, positive, and motivating to all members and participants
• Promotes the YMCA mission, vision, and character development
• Actively participates in annual fundraising campaigns
• Attends center and association meetings as appropriate and directed by supervisor
• Works to increase participation and retention of members / participants
• The development and maintenance of good staff / volunteer relations
• Assists with other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS :

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader) :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to :

BACKGROUND CHECKS : An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and / or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and / or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and / or maintain the requirements of this position. Other details