What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emerald Premier League (EPL) Ministry Assistant position at Emerald Youth Foundation?
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Join a team that is passionately committed to a vision for Knoxville’s youth that ensures every child in every neighborhood has the opportunity for a full life. (John 10:10) Supporting this vision, Emerald Youth Foundation, a Christian organization, is engaging 3,000 youth and their families with faith, learning, and health related programs and initiatives. Emerald Charter Schools, a K-8 Knox County public school, was launched by Emerald Youth and remains a partner organization.
JOB TITLE: Emerald Premier League (EPL) Ministry Assistant
REPORTS TO: Sports Business Manager
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Emerald Premier League (EPL) Ministry Assistant will provide logistical and administration support to the EPL club and adult leagues in various sports. This position will at times be responsible for being the point of contact at the Haslam-Sansom Ministry Sports Complex, Sansom Sports Complex, or North Area Ministry Complex on any given league day. They will need to be ready to step in to referee or resolve any scheduling questions or concerns. Nights and weekends will be expected, but the schedule will have ample opportunities for flexibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Assist the EPL Ministry Coordinator with organizing and executing a league/tournament schedule, utilizing several software systems.
- Provide clear and effective communication and excellent customer service to league/tournament participants, officials, and spectators.
- Effectively utilize social media and sports applications as tools to market and grow leagues/tournaments.
- Collect tournament/league registration fees. Work diligently to remain in budget for leagues/tournaments.
- Exercise sound working knowledge of the rules for the following sports at a minimum: soccer, volleyball, basketball, and 7v7 football.
- Work nights and weekends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and a passion for the mission of Emerald Youth Foundation; connected to a church community; possesses a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and high moral standards.
- Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- 1-2 years of experience in Administration, Sports Management, or related field.
- Communications and Marketing experience preferred.
- Hard-working, patient.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and engage in rigorous physical activity (i.e., refereeing games, event setup/takedown, demonstrate sport skills, etc.).
It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.
Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work.
