Sports Coordinator - Legacy Travel Volleyball

YMCA • Kendall, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Coordinator is responsible for the management of all ancillary sports programs in conjunction with the Sports Product Line Lead. This role is directly involved with youth league development, registration numbers, and monthly/yearly budgets, along with any other responsibilities delegated by the Sports Product Line Lead. The individual is also responsible for preparing and administering the departmental budget with the lead of the Sports Product Line, as well as developing new programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of sports program experience participating in or teaching various Youth Sports to children or comparable experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Passionate about sports.
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural leader with a competitive drive and desire to grow.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional sports experience.
• Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.
• Successfully complete a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Daxko software program, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains close communication with the Program Director of all issues concerning the program area.
• Oversees the growth and development of the Adult Basketball Leagues and Basketball Academy Programs.
• Manages youth league management and organization.
• Provides overall leadership, supervision, and quality control to all sports programming.
• Maintains a balanced budget and accepts responsibility for generation of budget income to meet expenses.
• Creates a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept of all participants.
• Plans/implements well-organized and well-varied activities in program areas.
• Maintains close communication and coordination with school/facility administration/personnel for safety and benefit of children in the program.
• Communicates clearly and regularly with parents about the program and any related material.
• Responsible for meeting monthly and yearly budget goals.
• Oversees staff by providing training, direction and evaluating performance.
• Implements staff discipline policies, and supervision under the direction of the Program Director.
• Encourages and supports staff development through continuous shadowing, training, monitoring, redirection, and recognition.
• Oversees site participation in annual sustaining campaign to meet assigned goals.
• Other duties assigned are based on Sports Product Line requirements or needs.

Benefits

• YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader): Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implement effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Having functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree