Program Coordinator

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunity for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees and community members. The Program Coordinator will help Snider achieve its mission by overseeing program delivery and supervising part-time staff at their designated rink location, ensuring that programs operate efficiently, delivered effectively, and meeting Snider’s high programming standards. In this leadership role, the Program Coordinator will work to create an environment at the rink that is a safe haven for existing students and welcoming to new participants, while embracing the organization’s six core values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Teamwork, Opportunity, and Excellence. They will be responsible for ensuring all staff at the rink are working towards achieving desired outcomes for Snider students.

Requirements

Successful applicants must be a high school graduate
Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
Ability to solve problems and adapt to a constantly changing work environment.
Candidates should be highly motivated to learn, research, and collaborate.
Applicants should be outgoing and ready to provide a high level of service.
5-10 years of ice hockey experience, as a player and/or coach, is required.
Applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing well-organized programs including education sessions, on-ice practices, and life skill lessons, ensuring Snider players are meeting development standards on and off the ice.
Recruiting new students to participate in the After School Excellence Program.
Facilitating new student registration and collecting all required student paperwork.
Building partnerships with local schools/community organizations to grow registration.
Communicating with participating families weekly about program offerings, special events and opportunities, and any changes to the monthly schedule.
Scheduling part-time staff and tracking payroll hours.
Supervising part-time staff to ensure they meet expectations.
Ensuring all participants follow all educational requirements for program participation.
Overseeing all Snider Hockey League limited travel teams at designated rink, including roster creation, coaching assignments, parent communication, and coaching staff oversight.
Supporting and promoting all Snider on and off-ice initiatives around Life Skills & Character Development.
Maintain relationships with City Parks and Recreation staff to ensure the rink environment remains safe and welcoming at all times.
Track and maintain inventory to ensure the rink is stocked with appropriate levels of equipment and coaching supplies.
Input and track all relevant student data into Salesforce.