Sports Coordinator - Lakewood YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland•Lakewood, OH

About The Position

The Sports Coordinator plans, delivers, supervises, and monitors programs for the Lakewood YMCA branch. The role oversees program operations and volunteers, supports participants and families, maintains program safety and standards, and supervises assigned employees. The coordinator also represents the YMCA in the community and supports branch events and fundraising activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least one year of experience in staff supervision.
At least one year of experience in programming or program growth, including youth-oriented programming and sports.
Adhere to Bloodborne Pathogen standards and attend annual training.
Obtain CPR, First Aid, and safety training certifications within 30 days of hire.
Have program expertise to instruct or lead classes or teams when assigned instruction is unavailable.
Have excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be a self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask in a changing environment.
Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA mission and cause and uphold its values and ethics.
Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Be willing and able to act as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect and follow the reporting process, including completing the reporting form, contacting children protective services (696-Kids), and notifying the immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management, and human resources.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, instruct, and bend for extended periods.
Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in a moderately noisy environment and outdoors when required, including occasional inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, run, and schedule all aspects of assigned programs.
Recruit, develop, and coordinate program volunteers.
Ensure program participants are properly registered and have made required payments.
Maintain participant safety, know emergency procedures, and know the location of emergency equipment.
Maintain positive relationships with participants and their parents or guardians.
Represent the YMCA in appropriate business and community groups; provide timely publicity and build working relationships with local schools and community groups as directed by the supervisor.
Conduct programs in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland standards and guidelines.
Promote YMCA core values and character development in program activities, and assist the supervisor with developing and implementing designated-session programming.
Notify the supervisor of problems involving program outcomes, impact, tracking, or classes overall.
Gather periodic participant feedback using written evaluations provided by the Program Director.
Engage positively and visibly with members, volunteers, and staff, demonstrating the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Follow established policies and procedures, including safety practices and personnel policies.
Participate in and support association and branch events and fundraising activities.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Supervise employees within assigned accountabilities; monitor site operations and scheduling; and verify timesheets and hours worked.
Identify supervisees’ training needs and initiate development activities; recommend personnel actions such as employee counseling when appropriate.
Maintain required position-related training and certifications.
Ensure new employees complete orientation and training according to guidelines, and provide on-the-job training as required by the supervisor.
Define direct reports’ duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities, and ensure they understand performance standards.
Notify the Department Director of job openings and assist with hiring and interviews.
Keep employees informed about association and branch events.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.