Facility Program Lead - Youth Basketball Leagues

Job Summary
Lead staff and supervise all activities in gym or park facility. Monitor the facility, assist customers and officials, open and close facility, set up game equipment, clean up facility after use, and make written and verbal reports to Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor. Assist referee staff and volunteer coaches and parents throughout game play. Specific sports experience is not required but is preferred.

Hours of Work
BASKETBALL: Games take place on Saturdays, January - March at Kirkland Middle School and Kamiakin Middle School. Facility Leads will be responsible for the building from 8am-5pm with a break between.

• Youth Basketball Dates: January 11th, 18th, 25th; February 1st, 8th, 22nd; March 1st, 8th, 15th

• Gear transportation (from office to facility and back)
• Facility set up and breakdown for game day and maintain a clean and organized facility.

• Develops positive relationships with participants.

• Demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values.

• Develops positive relationships with participants, coaches, and officials.

• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
• Manage games professionally and consistently throughout the day.
• Communicate with Program Coordinator any concerns or customer feedback.

• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Program Supervisor.

• Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Youth Sports Facility Lead Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work weekends for the full duration of the season.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems.
• Strong customer service skills, and ability to respond to multiple questions throughout shift. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs and use stairs.

• Professional and passionate about the game, reliable, able to communicate effectively with players, and can manage stressful situations.
• Prior experience as a referee is not required but will help with being the main contact with coaches and the sports officials.
• Experience working in or playing in a sports setting.

• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certificate within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to possess a Washington State driver's license and submit a driving abstract, depending on area of assignment.

Other
Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Gymnasium (indoor) work which requires ability to run and keep alert in a fast-paced environment. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and use stairs.

Selection Process
Position requires a cover letter (letter of interest) and optional resume for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or email. Job opens until filled with a first review date by 15th day of initial post. Interviews will start in mid-November.

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