Gym Monitor, Edward L Gaylord "Downtown" YMCA

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• To help ensure a quality program by monitoring and maintaining facilities and equipment used by the YMCA to carry out the program at the highest level possible. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Must attend and complete YMCA officials training if offered
• Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Arrive prior to start of scheduled games and stay late as needed
• Ensure that the YMCA Pledge is being said prior to the start of each game
• Communicate problems and concerns following the chain of command, shared by the participants to program director in charge of sports
• Must be able to relate to all program participants in a courteous, respectful and professional manner
• Have confidence needed to enforce YMCA rules utilized to carry out the program
• Ability to address and respond to any actions that are not in line with the YMCA mission or philosophy
• Must provide the safest possible environment by helping to organize and maintain the program area including any and all YMCA equipment used by program participants
• Report any and all incidents to supervisor
• Responsible for carrying out approved emergency action plans in the event of an emergency
• Be impartial and fair in your duties as an official
• Keep the sport fun for participants
• As appropriate, help players learn the game
• Set up and canvas playing surfaces prior to game to help in the overall safe experience for the players
• Communicate effectively with parents, coaches, participants and volunteers
• Accept responsibility of association wide sports program as needed
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers
• Must be available to work on week nights and/or Saturday.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Knowing the Y rules of the particular sport completely with the ability to enforce them with authority.
• An understanding of the YMCA mission in sports and how that mission is carried out using the Y’s Core Values.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and relate to all age levels.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.