What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Coordinator position at YMCA of the Twin Tiers?
Job Description
Job Description
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. Are you passionate about keeping things running smoothly and ensuring a top-tier experience for community members? The YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Sports Coordinator to support the department in our Olean Branch to ensure the sports department runs efficiently and effectively! As a key member of our Olean Branch Team, you'll be responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing high-quality, youth and adult, sports programs at the Olean YMCA. This role involves coaching, program planning, volunteer coordination, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment that promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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 : we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, starting with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Supervise, train, and support sports department, staff, and volunteers, ensuring programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in alignment with YMCA standards and values.
2. Plan, organize, and deliver sports programs that align with the YMCA’s mission and values.
3. Develop and oversee seasonal sports leagues, clinics, and camps for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
4. Evaluate and update programs to ensure quality, safety, and engagement.
5. Provide direct coaching and mentorship to program participants as well as ensure all sports activities promote teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship.
6. Supervise games, practices, and special events, maintaining a positive and safe environment.
7. Provide ongoing feedback and recognition to volunteers to ensure program success.
8. Maintain accurate program records, including participant registrations, schedules, and evaluations.
9. Manage equipment inventory, ensuring proper maintenance and replacement when needed.
10. Build relationships with parents, participants, and community partners to promote the YMCA’s mission.
11. Act as a liaison between the YMCA and local schools, sports organizations, and other community groups as well as promoting sports programs through marketing and outreach efforts, including social media and community events.
12. Educate families, participants, staff, and volunteers about the Annual Campaign as well as actively participate in Annual Campaign fundraising.
13. Engage the community to support financial assistance programs that enable youth from diverse backgrounds to participate in sports and activities.
14. Monitor program budget, adhere to financial guidelines, evaluate staff performance, and identify opportunities for grants and sponsorships that enhance youth sports programs to help achieve department and branch goals.
15. Serve as the LOD as assigned, providing leadership, support, and ensuring smooth operations during scheduled shifts.
16. Advocates for association-wide practices and is a source for innovative ways to grow the membership experience, membership base, and practices through cleanliness.
17. Completes all job related, supervisory and other trainings as required.
18. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds appropriately to emergency situations.
19. Carries out additional responsibilities and assignments deemed necessary by the Executive Director or top leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS :
1. The following training courses are required before beginning work : Child Sexual Abuse Prevention; Managing Your Exposure Bloodborne Pathogens; Preventing Member and Guest Slips, Trips, and Falls; Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees.
2. Within 90 days of hire : CPR / AED / FA
3. Excellent oral communication skills with a proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to : bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, reach with hands, grasp, stand, hear, speak, have finger dexterity, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull and have visual acuity. Responsibilities require a flexible work schedule and typically includes evening / weekend hours.
BENEFITS :
- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Family Membership
- Program / Child Care Discounts
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Long Term Disability (Company pays on behalf of the employee)
- Life Insurance (Company pays up to salary on behalf of the employee)
- Retirement Plan Options
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.
