YMCA Sports Coordinator (Full-Time)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Association Director of Sports, the YMCA Sports Coordinator coordinates the general administration of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg’s youth and adult physical education and sports programs, leaders, volunteers, and related activities. The position supervises staff and volunteers, develops and implements youth sports programs, and supports member satisfaction. It oversees the use of YMCA and community facilities for sports programs and builds rapport with public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies. The coordinator serves on site during practices and game days, supports officials, staff, and coaches, maintains safe and clean playing areas, and helps ensure that programs are delivered at a high quality with a mission emphasis. The role also supports program communications, participant records, membership recruitment and retention, sports-season events, and off-site physical education programming. Work takes place at YMCA locations according to the schedule, including Bardmoor YMCA, Speer YMCA, and Gills YMCA.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- High school diploma/GED or six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge or experience in coaching, planning, and supervising a sports program.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within the first 90 days of employment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Pass a 10-panel urinalysis drug screen.
- Clear a Level 2 background check through Florida DCF.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of volunteers assigned to designated areas.
- Assist with supervision of sports programs to ensure high-quality delivery and mission emphasis.
- Assist the Association Sports Director with assigning athletes to teams and communicating program and team information to parents and guardians.
- Respond to problems and needs of YMCA members and participants in a timely manner.
- Support quality programs that contribute to growth in retention, participation, enrollment, and revenue.
- Participate in membership recruitment and retention activities.
- Help maintain accurate participation records for members and participants.
- Ensure field areas are safe and clean.
- Maintain security of game areas while promoting a family-friendly atmosphere.
- Act as the on-site sports coordinator during practices and game days.
- Set up facilities, including opening and closing buildings when applicable, and potentially maintain athletic fields.
- Supervise and support officials, staff, and coaches during practices and games.
- Arrange for substitute officials when needed and potentially serve as a referee.
- Maintain equipment in working condition and report used or worn-out items to the Association Director of Sports.
- Coordinate sports-season kick-offs and end-of-season banquets.
- Coordinate and participate in off-site physical education programming.
- Maintain positive program public relations and act as a central point of communication.
- Implement first aid and safety procedures according to Association policies.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership for household family members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
