Sports Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree, or, four years of experience working with youth in an educational setting. Education and experience can combine for the 4 years (i.e. AA and 2 years of experience)
• Experience participating as a player in any competitive sport league(s)
• Ability to pass a district examination for instructional assistants
• Knowledge of physical education and sports activities
• Interest in working with at-promise youth to help them achieve their highest potential
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, school staff and other stakeholders
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage the performance of coaching staff
• Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students
• Ability to understand the needs and differences of children
• Ability to balance emotional support and discipline to deal with child behavior issues
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills, attention to details, and sound judgment
• Strong writing skills
• Competence and comfort with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and web-based communication tools, such as e-mail and Internet
• Requires the visual acuity to observe the activity of children and others
• Must be able to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours
• Must complete Live Scan Department of Justice and FBI Criminal Background Check and obtain health clearance (TB Test)

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating sports clinics, leagues, tournaments and other sports competitions is highly desired
• Ability to speak Spanish is desired

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing design, planning, delivery and assessment of the physical activity components of all LEARN programs that meets program participant needs and is age-appropriate, standards-aligned, and consistent with the organization’s mission, core values and yearly goals
• Work with the Senior Director of Education & Programs and Manager of Curriculum & Staff Development to plan, implement and evaluate an annual KidsPlay Program Plan that includes organization-wide and program-specific Goals and Objectives
• Works with the Manager of Curriculum & Staff Development to select rigorous, standards-aligned, and culturally relevant physical activity curriculum, and provide direction for how physical activity learning best occurs in schools and expanded learning programs
• Plan and implement all components of the KidsPlay competitive sports leagues, including coordinating player recruitment, coaches’ clinics, game schedules and tournaments, officiating, transportation, and game day facilities and equipment
• Develop and implement program and sports league rules and guidelines, curriculum and staff training for KidsPlay (both competitive and non-competitive activities)
• Collaborate with Site Coordinators and Supervisors regarding team and player recruitment and league schedule development to ensure goals are met and league activities do not conflict with other LEARN programming
• Develop and foster positive relationships and facilitate communications between LEARN staff, students, parents, coaches, and school administrators regarding KidsPlay activities
• Plan and coordinate the program with input from school administration, students, parents, and other stakeholders via participation in Advisory Boards/Councils
• Develop staffing plan to implement the program, including all coaches, referees and volunteers needed
• Supervise KidsPlay coaches, including recommendations for hiring, performance monitoring and evaluation, and providing direct input to staff disciplinary decisions
• Monitor expenses on a regular basis to ensure that the program costs remain within the program budget
• Work with school staff, parents, and students to recruit and retain students in programming
• Ensure that Coaches record their time and submit all required paperwork accurately and timely
• Monitor the collection of registration forms, fees, and other KidsPlay documents
• Maintain inventory of all KidsPlay equipment and uniforms, including monitoring the distribution and collection of said items at the beginning and end of every season
• Assist with and/or attend on-site Spirit Week activities, end-of-season banquets, and/or awards ceremonies
• Monitor student attendance, distribute and collect evaluation instruments, and complete annual program performance reports
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health, life, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• retirement plan