YMCA Sports Coordinator (Full-Time)

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg•St. Petersburg, FL

4d•Onsite

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 role supervises staff and volunteers, develops and implements youth sports programs, and helps ensure 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, and helps maintain safe, clean, and secure program areas. The role also supports participant communication, membership recruitment and retention, program records, seasonal events, off-site physical education programming, and adherence to safety and abuse-risk-management policies. Work may take place at Bardmoor YMCA, Speer YMCA, or Gills YMCA locations depending on the schedule.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
High school diploma/GED, 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of volunteers in assigned areas.
Assist with supervising 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 YMCA members’ and participants’ problems and needs in a timely manner.
Help ensure quality programs contribute to growth in retention, participation, enrollment, and revenue.
Participate in membership recruitment and retention activities.
Maintain accurate participation records for members and participants.
Ensure field areas are safe and clean.
Maintain security of the game area and promote a family-friendly atmosphere.
Act as the on-site sports coordinator during practices and game days.
Set up facilities, including opening and closing buildings where applicable, and potentially maintaining athletic fields.
Supervise and support officials, staff, and coaches during practices and games.
Arrange substitutes for absent officials when needed and potentially serve as a referee.
Maintain equipment in working condition and report used or worn items to the Association Director of Sports.
Coordinate sports-season kickoffs and end-of-season banquets.
Coordinate and participate in off-site physical education programming.
Maintain positive program public relations and serve 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 and job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities.