Sports Coordinator
About The Position
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 develops, organizes and implements high quality sports programs, ensuring that intended goals are met. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Requirements
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- General knowledge of the rules of the sport as well as rules specific to YMCA sports.
- Strong understanding and commitment to the YMCA’s purpose, mission, cause and values.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and/or weekends.
- Certifications required within 60 days of hire: CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen.
- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Sexual Harassment training.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct leadership to the branch sports programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed fields and facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining and/or updating and transporting program equipment for games and practices.
- Works with the Associate Executive Director to establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating objectives.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Creates teams; develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials and coaches; develops and distributes rules, guidelines, and handbooks; purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards.
- Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises diverse staff and volunteers needed to deliver programs.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
- Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as the Y’s Sports Quality Team, staff meetings, special events, and fundraising campaigns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
