Sports Coordinator

Suffolk Family YMCA, 2769 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, Virginia, United States of America Req #4832
Monday, April 29, 2024

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SPORTS COORDINATOR

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of children in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job – you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

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 We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Coordinator will provide support and help oversee daily operations and staffing of the following areas: Adult Sports and Sports Camps. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Recruit Volunteer Coaches, Referees, and Score Keepers for all upcoming youth sports programs.
  • Communicate with all parents and coaches to keep them informed of the current season.
  • Create schedules for practices and games.
  • Manage rosters for each team and ensure the coaches have all appropriate contact information.
  • Assist in developing annual operating objectives for youth programs.
  • Monitor the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are the highest quality programs and services.
  • Responsible for inventory and delivery of all program related supplies. Keep supervisor informed and current on status.
  • Responsible for program promotion and increasing enrollment numbers in above mentioned programs.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with volunteers, community agencies and lay leaders to solicit support for above programs.
  • Assist in all appropriate staff trainings and coaching meetings/trainings.
  • Ensure safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment.
  • Incorporate character development within the activities of each program.
  • Assist in the leadership of family center special events.
  • Participate in successful annual support campaign.  Active leadership required in staff giving and community campaign division.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Degree preferred in Physical Education, Recreation or related field or working towards a degree in the above areas.
  2. Strong human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with participants, members, staff and volunteers.
  3. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

  1. May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop.
  2. Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
  3. Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
  4. Must be able to lift, pull and pull up to 50 pounds
  5. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
  6. Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position.  They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS).  Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

 

The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.

 

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Other details

  • Job Family Health, Wellness, Sports
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Full-time Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $15.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $15.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Suffolk Family YMCA, 2769 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, Virginia, United States of America