Sports & Fitness Coordinator

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports & Fitness Coordinator plans, implements, facilitates, and evaluates sports programming and leagues at the assigned Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale branch. Under the direction of the Branch Director and guidance of the Sports Leagues Director, this role provides safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and enjoyable sports experiences for Club members, using the organization’s mission, vision, and principles to support members’ success and guide their participation in sports and competition. The position oversees program and league development and delivery, schedules, participation goals, records, budgets, equipment, and the safety and cleanliness of program areas. It recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates sports staff and volunteers, supports part-time staff development, and builds relationships with families, schools, community leaders, and athletic organizations. The coordinator also provides programming directly to youth and teens and may support practices and game days when staff or volunteers are unavailable. The work is divided between an office setting and a gym, with indoor and outdoor programming and exposure to variable weather, including extreme heat and cold. Workload and hours may fluctuate during the year. During sports season, the schedule may be 12 p.m.–8 p.m., with some Saturdays depending on the sport season. The position requires driving Club vehicles, including a 15-passenger minibus.

Requirements

At least 2 years of work experience in youth development, recreation, or a related field.
Previous sports league experience.
Strong knowledge and skills related to a physical education curriculum.
Strong knowledge of game rules and individual and team sports.
Ability to stay organized, flexible, and precise with sports-related information.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing Club needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and comfort adapting to new technology.
Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive Club vehicles.
Flawless ethics and integrity and a safety-oriented mindset.
Ability to move quickly to keep up with youth and teens and remain energetic and attentive for 8 hours or more a day.
Ability to work in an office environment with frequent computer use.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, run, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, twist, climb, and grasp or squeeze with either hand.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds safely.
Ability to regularly deal with normal levels of stress.
Ability to complete work satisfactorily despite significant, frequent distractions.

Nice To Haves

Direct youth programming experience.
Experience working in a non-profit setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate youth development programs and sports leagues to meet objectives and member needs and align with BGCS’s Healthy Game Changers initiative.
Maintain and oversee records and reports, including registrations, activities, events, participation figures, achievements, and incidents.
Coordinate league planning and scheduling in advance of each season under the guidance of the Sports Leagues Director.
Ensure protocols for volunteers are followed.
Promote Club league programs and activities and develop strategies to increase their visibility in the community.
Manage day-to-day tasks for sports programs and provide support at practices and games when required staff or volunteers are absent.
Support staff and volunteer training to improve coaching skills and reinforce behavior expectations for players and spectators.
Establish annual participation goals for each sport and oversee growth of teams at the assigned branch.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and other sports staff and volunteers.
Create a positive work environment for part-time staff; maintain daily contact with indirect reports and provide coaching, training, redirection, and encouragement.
Build and maintain relationships and communication with parents and guardians, community leaders, athletic organizations, higher education athletic personnel, and local school athletic personnel and principals.
Keep program areas safe, clean, and organized; implement and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
Use sound judgment, respond quickly in emergencies, and maintain Club equipment and property in good working order.
Use positive guidance and discipline to redirect member behavior and actively supervise Club members.
Support the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.