Athletics Assistant

TITLE: Athletics Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Athletics Director

FLSA STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Athletics Assistant assists in implementing, supervising and evaluating athletics programs and activities provided by the Club. They are responsible for helping with scheduling try-outs, practices, coaching, refereeing games, and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for members to enjoy sports activities. The Athletics Assistant is also responsible for driving students to and from events and therefore must comply with all Driving policies and procedures.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in organizing sports leagues for main site.
• Maintain knowledge of all sports.
• Help maintain connection with uniform manufacturers.
• Cultivate a healthy and safe environment for members to enjoy and partake in all sports activities.
• Assist in Submittal of weekly lesson plans by established deadlines.
• Provide athletic instruction and supervision.
• Conduct outreach with the Athletics Coordinator to promote athletic programming and maximize members participation.
• Maintain student enrollment and attendance to meet minimum grant requirements and maximum participation throughout the duration of programs.
• Assist in coordinating schedules, referees, and leagues.
• Supervise athletes before, during, and immediately after all practices and games.
• Follow injury prevention methods and evaluate injuries when needed.
• Manage special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as directed.
• Adhere to appropriate dress code and sportsmanship during program activities.
• Attend evening and weekend tournaments/competitions/games as required.
• Promote positive competitiveness and teamwork among members.
• Aid in development of positive relationship with staff, parents, and members.
• Attend required trainings, workshops, and monthly meetings.
• Document attendance records for practices and game participation.
• Adhere to workplace safety guidelines.
• Promote member safety in sports.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from events.
  • Comply with all organization Driver policies and procedures.
  • Make sure that every child is wearing their seat belt at all times.
  • Observe the speed limit and all road signs and signals during the task of delivering the children safely to their destinations.
  • Maintain a current understanding of procedures if an accident should occur with the van, with or without members in the van.
  • Keep the van clean and gassed up at all times, daily safety inspections of van, record the number of miles traveled, and keep any receipts that are related to the trip.
• Perform other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily, contact with Club staff (professional/volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member’s parent and other to assist in resolving problems or issues.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s degree in education/kinesiology or closely related field or current enrollment in accredited college or university with credits completed in athletics, physical education/kinesiology or closely related field.
• Must have valid California Class B Driving License if driving Club Vehicle that requires it.
• Must have a clean driving record and abide by all driving protocols and policies.
• Minimum one year of after school program (K-12) and athletics instruction or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of classroom management.
• Knowledgeable in variety of sports, low organization games, individual/dual activities, including, but not limited to, football, flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
• Knowledgeable in the fundamental principle of coaching/sports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, safe and appropriate activities for youth, and understanding of the culture and community in which the Clubhouse is located.
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, and deadline and detailed oriented.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to arrive at work site at scheduled time consistently.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Red Cross certification in First Aid & CPR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with student athletes without limitation.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.