Sports and Wellness Coordinator

City of New York•New York, NY

6d•$62,868 - $72,298

About The Position

The Sports & Wellness Coordinator supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and administration of DYCD sports and wellness initiatives under the direction of the Sports & Wellness Director and Deputy Director. The role works with DYCD staff, community-based organizations, coaches, trainers, municipal partners, and other stakeholders to support effective and safe program implementation in accordance with established expectations. It is responsible for day-to-day program coordination, provider support, program monitoring, data tracking and reporting, and planning and executing leagues, tournaments, clinics, trainings, and special events. The position calls for strong organization, responsiveness, the ability to manage multiple assignments from planning through completion, and a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach grounded in an understanding of sports, recreation, physical activity, and wellness in positive youth development. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development invests in community-based organizations and programs to alleviate poverty and create opportunities for New Yorkers and communities. Its Strategic Partnerships Division works across DYCD program areas and with external partners to strengthen programs and expand opportunities. The Sports & Wellness Unit advances sports-based youth development, recreation, physical activity, and wellness through community, sports, public, and private partnerships. The role may require occasional evening and weekend activities.

Requirements

One of the following qualification pathways: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience.
All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned sports and wellness programs, leagues, events, and initiatives from planning through implementation; track timelines, requirements, deliverables, and outstanding items.
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned community-based organizations and program partners; provide guidance, troubleshoot implementation issues, and provide technical assistance and follow-up.
Conduct site visits, program observations, desk reviews, and other monitoring activities; document findings and work with providers and supervisors to address concerns.
Maintain accurate program, enrollment, attendance, participation, evaluation, and performance data.
Develop and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, dashboards, and other tools for program management and reporting.
Support planning and execution of trainings, clinics, leagues, tournaments, showcases, and special events, including schedules, facilities, staffing, communications, equipment, participant information, logistics, and on-site support.
Support relationships with community-based organizations, sports organizations, coaches, trainers, City agencies, and other external partners; track commitments, deliverables, timelines, and follow-up.
Prepare correspondence, program materials, presentations, meeting materials, reports, and other communications; communicate program requirements, deadlines, expectations, and updates to stakeholders.
Maintain calendars, files, trackers, meeting notes, action items, and other systems supporting the unit; follow assignments through completion and identify items requiring attention.
Identify potential challenges, develop practical solutions, coordinate follow-up, and elevate issues that may affect program quality, timelines, participant safety, or implementation.
Support new initiatives, special projects, pilots, and cross-unit activities related to sports, wellness, youth development, and Strategic Partnerships priorities.
Collaborate with Sports & Wellness and Strategic Partnerships staff and provide additional support during high-volume periods, major initiatives, and special events.