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Sports Coordinator/Program Instructor

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Newton, MA, USA
Full-time

The Sports Coordinator develops, organizes and implements high quality youth sports programs.  He/She is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, implementation, expansion and evaluation of all youth and adult sport programs and coordinating birthday parties.  Ability to efficiently schedule and coordinate multiple leagues including Youth and Men’s Basketball League.  The Sports Coordinator position deals with direct service, responsible for teaching sports classes and coaching teams.  The principle objective will be to develop these programs and services in order to fulfill the YMCA’s mission.  This position works with the day camp, Camp Pikati, as a Unit Leader in the summer.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
  • Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
  • Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.  Coordinating all aspects of sports youth & adult leagues and birthday parties.
  • Assists in purchasing and distributing team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs.
  • Organizes and conducts sports clinics, teaches instructional classes, coaching teams, officiating games, lead rental groups, and all admin associated with birthday parties.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of youth sports program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely and professional manner with high levels of customer service.
  • Coordination of birthday parties.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Fills in when needed as van driver, using YMCA van to drive children from Newton schools to YMCA.
  • Over-seeing summer clinics and camps, including being a Unit Leader for Camp Pikati.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum one year related experience preferred, including experience in successfully running leagues.
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications.
  • Good role model, high integrity and professionalism, and adaptable.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  • Holds or is willing to apply for 7D License to help with transportation of children to our programs.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 17 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 17 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit