Sports Program Facilitator

Reports To: Sports Director

Status: Part- Time, 25 hours or less per week.

Reporting to the Sports Program Manager, Girls Inc. Sports Program Coaches work to

deliver year-round sports programming in conjunction with other Girls Inc. programming.

These individuals facilitate sports programming and may occasionally facilitate in-center

programming. Sports programming is integral to the Girls Inc. Experience and is intended

to help girls participate in healthy lifestyle activities and competitive sports to enhance

girls' well-being, development, confidence, and success. Coaches must deliver

programming that motivates and inspires girls to be active participants in program

activities and promotes girls’ long-term participation in Girls Inc.

Principal Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver sports-based programming
• Work collaboratively with Sports and Program staff to ensure that girls receive the benefits of all Girls Inc. programming in addition to sports participation.
• Engage girls in a fun, interactive, and empowered learning environment
• Record and submit accurate daily program attendance and evaluation reports and other reports as required
• Help plan and supervise field trips
• In partnership with Sports Manager and Program Director, coaches communicate with parents regarding sports programming content, goals and outcomes
• Assist in fostering strong, collaborative relationships with school personnel and Girls Inc. staff to ensure open communication, information-sharing, and integrated student support
• Assist with student recruitment and registration
• Collaborate with the Sports Manager to identify specific programming needs
• Participate in staff meetings and conferences to share ideas and concerns, and work collaboratively with other staff to meet organizational goals and achieve program objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

Employment by Girls Inc. for all positions is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal

background check, including a sex offender check, as well as a pre-employment drug screening and

a review of Department of Motor Vehicles records as required and allowable by law. Employees

hired for positions requiring a valid driver’s license must be continuously insurable under the Girls

Inc. insurance policy throughout their employment period.

It is the established policy of Girls Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all

qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard

to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief or any other

characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law

Required

• High school diploma
• Previous coaching experience in a combination of the following youth sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, swimming, tennis, golf, track & field, cheerleading, gymnastics, dance, lacrosse, martial arts and/or other youth sports.
• Experience with group facilitation/instruction experience with youth
• Proficient technology skills
• Experience in experiential programming
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Girls Inc.
• Knowledge of local community resources
• Flexible schedule, with some weekends/nights required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to problem solve
• Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation (Driving is required for this position)

Preferred

• 2 years of undergraduate coursework in physical education, health science or a related field
• Previous experience working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of girls’ developmental needs and experience
• Adult and Child CPR and First Aid Certification
• Lifeguard certification (or willingness to obtain such certification)