Programs Coordinator (SAC/Sports)

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Programs Coordinator (SAC/Sports) intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing while developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA youth, teen, adult, and adaptive program(s). The main function of this position is coordinating School Age Care Programs (SAC) and sports programs throughout the Grundy Center YMCA, under the supervision of the Executive Director of Programs. 

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1.     Oversee youth, teen, adult, and adaptive sports. 

2.     Oversee special events and tournaments, held at The YMCA and off-site. 

3.     Responsible for planning and implementation of Youth, Teen, Adult, Adaptive Sports, and Special Events. 

4.     Responsible for knowing, understanding, and overseeing the implementation of all sports programs under regulations necessary to   
        ensure a quality program. Programs coordinator from Black Hawk YMCA can also assist when necessary. 

5.     Work hands-on building the YMCA sports programs, including coaching, game day supervision, set-up/tear down, refereeing,           
        monitoring, score keeping, etc.

6.     Provide appropriate input on program additions and changes. 

7.     Recruit, train, develop and evaluate coaches, referees, SAC staff members, and other personnel necessary to ensure quality delivery of  
         early learning center programs. 

8.     Create weekly scheduling of staff and their development which includes planning and conducting staff meetings on a regular basis, to  
         enhance communication, provide necessary training, and provide other staff the opportunity to be involved in program development, 
         creative problem-solving, and to provide their input to successful program operation. 

9.     Assist, when necessary, in ratio within our before and after school programs. 

10.   Ensure incident/accident reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. 

11.   Assists with managing the program within annual budget parameters, including overseeing and managing staff hours and overseeing  
         participant fees and payments. 

12.   Promotes program enrollment and participation. 

13.   Maintains monthly work schedules for staff, bi-weekly time sheets and all required childcare forms, completing and submitting monthly 
         forms to appropriate offices. 

14.   Must exemplify appropriate behavior and act as a role model for participants showing the core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty,  
         Respect and Responsibility. Performs other duties, as necessary, to assure excellent operation of the YMCA youth development  
         programs. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: 

•       Engaging Community 

•       Communication & Influence 

•       Developing Self & Others 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

•       Bachelor's degree (or working towards) in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred. 

•       Experience facilitating youth development and sports programs, including such areas as sports classes/clinics, camps, before/after 
        school programs, and/or enrichment programs for all-ages. 

•       Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software. 

•       Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 

•       Excellent social skills, with the ability to conduct important conversations with members of the community. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

•       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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the     
         essential  functions. 

•       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able 
         to  communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to 
         move around the work environment. 

•       The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

•       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. 

•       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

•       The employee must be able to commute to program locations for program needs. Indirect mileages related to work functions are 
         reimbursable for employees.