Sports Coordinator - Briargate YMCA

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is looking for a compassionate and patient Sports Coordinator to join our Sports program and help us to provide a safe and nurturing environment. The responsibilities of the Sports Coordinator include performing pre/post game duties to ensure facilities are ready and safe for league play. Applicants should be familiar with the rules and bylaws of the respective sport. Sports Associates provide oversight of league games to maintain fair play and promote good sportsmanship. Candidates must have the ability to quickly evaluate information and make decisions and judgment calls. Applicants must be able to resolve conflicts and stay calm while handling disputes. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Coordinator is accountable for maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the facility being used during sports practices and games, as well as enforcing all of the rules of the sport and those established by the YMCA. The Sports Coordinator will provide quality officiating to sport leagues, instructions to participants, and enforce league rules and YMCA policies. This individual will have the ability to handle coaches, players and parent questions and concerns in a professional manner. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent
Current Driver's License with acceptable record and insurance
Ability to relate with people and be diplomatic.
Knowledge of the rules of soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and softball.
Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth and adult programs, paid staff and volunteer members, and in consultation with the Sports Director, establish, review, and appraise performance and recommend training for those persons.
Participate in all training events, as determined by the Sports Director.
Assist with recruiting volunteers and participants for sports events.
Maintain relationships with vendors, schools, and other local agencies.
Assist with marketing the programs in order to increase awareness and participation.
Help to maintain relations with the community and its representatives, interpreting the YMCA and its work.
Schedule and maintain the facilities and equipment of the Branch at the highest level of efficiency.
Promotes membership enrollment and retention.
Set up facility for games, practices, special events, , officiate and supervise gyms.
Provide leadership to coaches, referees, and spectators.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Primary responder.
Assist Director in overseeing Saturday game days.
Attend all special YMCA related, citywide events, as well as special local programs, special classes, and the Core meetings, directed by Director.