Sports Coordinator

Position Summary:
The Sports Coordinator is responsible for management of all ancillary sports programs in conjunction with Sports Director. Sports Coordinator would also be directly involved with youth league development and any other responsibilities delegated by the Sports Director. In addition, this individual is responsible for preparing and administering departmental budget with the lead of the Sports Director, as well as developing new programs.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Provides overall leadership, supervision and quality control to all sports programming.
• Supervises all site staff appropriately.
• Creates a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept of all participants.
• Plans/implements well-organized and well-varied activities in program areas.
• Communicates clearly and regularly with parents about the program and any related material.
• Oversees the growth and development of the Adult Basketball Leagues and Basketball Academy Programs.
• Assists the director in youth league management and organization.
• Assists in maintaining a balanced budget and accepts responsibility for generation of budget income to meet expenses.
• Oversees staff by providing training, direction and evaluating performance.
• Implements staff discipline policies, and supervision under the direction of the Program Director.
• Encourages and supports staff development through continuous shadowing, training, monitoring, redirection and recognition.
• Oversees site participation in annual sustaining campaign to meet assigned goals.
• Maintains close communication and coordination with school/facility administration/personnel for safety and benefit of children in the program.
• Maintains close communication with Program Director of all issues concerning the program area.
• Other duties as assigned based on family center requirements or needs.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 2-4 years of sports program experience participating in or teaching various Youth Sports to children or comparable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Other skills and abilities:
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Daxko software program, preferred.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Ideal Candidate Profile
• Passionate about sports.
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural leader with a competitive drive and desire to grow.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional sports experience.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Primary works in an Indoor and outdoor fitness sites and facilities.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may experience exposure to heat, and cold. Noise level is usually moderate

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.