Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sports Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the planning, some managing, and implementing quality sports leagues, recreation programs and activities targeted toward youth and adults at the North Canton YMCA Community Building. This position also supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Rate of Pay:
$12.05/hour - commensurate with experience
Hours:
30-32 hours per week with a combination of days, evenings, and weekends
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for helping in the processes of planning, preparing, organizing, and delivering safe, quality sports programs to the community following the goals and values of the YMCA.
- A position that requires close work with the Sports Director, Sports staff, volunteers, coaches, Parents, Youth athletes and Children of all ages.
- Develops strong volunteer participation through recruiting, onboarding, training, supervising and evaluating volunteers for quality programs
- Assist with association and branch events as needed. This may require helping other departments at times for the ultimate goals set out for and by the Sports Department.
- This position requires the ability to be flexible in hours, as well as responsibilities, to best fit the changing needs of the different sports programs offered by the YMCA
- Communicate with participants, parents, staff, and community members in a positive, professional manner. Consistent follow-up is a must.
- Assist in the process of maintaining quality for all teams and programs being taught or overseen by the sports department.
- Promote safety, good sportsmanship, and character values.
- Promote a safe space to compete for all participants, coaches, parents, and staff; the sportsmanship needed to be a positive influence on others; and the character and values in alignment with being a good steward of the sport, the department, and expectations of the YMCA
- Supervise gym, staff and fields before, during, and after class instruction (responsible for leading set up, take down and clean up). Keep and ensure that our facilities, fields, courts, and other program locations are clean and in good representation of the department.
- This position would require the individual to work evenings and weekends throughout the year (Primarily during league seasons) to help support the Sports staff, as well as the youth and adult sports programs.
- Complete all other jobs as assigned by Supervisors.
- This Job is an evolving position. The expectations and values of quality, safety, and a positive representation of the YMCA and our community will always remain, but the jobs, responsibilities, goals, and scope of this position will always be adapting to best serve our community and elevate our employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working towards education in Education or Sports related field viewed highly but not required to apply.
- One to two years related experience ranging from child care, youth and teen recreation, youth athletics volunteering and coaching.
- Excellent public relations and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and outside agencies.
- Have an attention to detail and accuracy and have the ability to delegate responsibility. Organization is important in this role.
- Energetic, motivated individual who has a passion for childhood education and development.
- A flexible schedule during both traditional and non-traditional work hours to best fit the needs of the different sports programming seasons
- A strong communicator in all mediums. Phone, digital, and in person communication are daily necessities of the position.
- An understanding and record of creating and supporting positive workplace culture.
- Comfortable in settings of leading and communicating in youth recreation settings
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