Athletic Assistant

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Athletics Assistant is responsible for assisting with all facets of the athletics programs and activities.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Maintain a safe and structured environment for all athletic programs.
• Support staff and volunteers in enforcing program standards and safety guidelines.
• Help coordinate and set up practices, games, and events, including opening/closing the gym and managing equipment.
• Provide on-site support during games and practices, ensuring smooth operations.
• Assist in creating practice and game schedules for teams and community groups.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with parents regarding program updates, schedules, and expectations.
• Help recruit, train, and support program staff and volunteers.
• Assist in organizing staff meetings and training sessions.
• Support efforts to increase participation and member engagement in athletic programs.
• Provide assistance in promoting new and existing programs to the community.
• Maintain accurate records of participation, schedules, and program details.
• Assist with program documentation, reporting, and other administrative tasks as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily maintenance and upkeep of facilities including bathrooms, locker rooms and gym areas
• May be required to assist with managing/supervising a Club due to absence of staff.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:    Maintain close, daily contact with Club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information; supervise and support subordinate staff; seek input from all program staff. Maintains contact with Branch Boards. Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advice, and counsel.

External:    Maintains contact with community groups, schools, youth serving organizations, parents and families and outside services to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the Club.

Qualifications

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must be 21 yrs of age or older
• High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent, plus meaningful work experience closely related to the tasks of the job.
• Must be motivated, energetic, punctual, responsible, and exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for children and staff members
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong knowledge of rules of games, individual and team sports.
• Ability to resolve conflict and potential crises as they arise.
• Ability to communicate, direct and lead seasonal staff
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid Drivers License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.  The work environment varies between office setting and gym environment.  While performing the

duties of this job the employee is required to: sit regularly, use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to drive for errands.  Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.