Sports Program Specialist

Job description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program/Sports Director, the Sports Program Specialist is responsible for direct care and supervision for all participants in the sports programs. The Sports Program Specialist may assist in officiating youth sport games for enrolled participants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General Responsibilities: - Organizes and executes all activities for enrolled participants. - Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary. - Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development. - Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listening, shows patience, understanding, and respect for others. - Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence - Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports. - Ensures the area is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments. - Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environm...