Sports Coordinator

The Sports Coordinator, under the supervision of the Regional Sports Director, is responsible for assisting in the development and administration of the youth and adult sports programs for the YMCA of Central Kentucky. This position will require availability some mornings, some afternoons, early evenings, and weekends. The Sports Coordinator will work at the YMCA offices as well as off-site locations such as fields, indoor sports complexes, or basketball gyms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Sports Director in developing and maintaining safe and clean program facilities
• Assist Regional Sports Director in the recruiting, training and supervision of staff and volunteers needed to run successful, quality youth and adult sports programs
• Take lead role in the recruiting, training and supervising of staff and volunteers needed to run successful, quality special needs programs
• Assist the Regional Sports Director and Program Director in the formation of teams, and leagues for sports programming. Includes contacting/responding to volunteers/program participants via e-mail, phone, or in person in a timely manner.
• Assist in the recruiting of program participants through communication and marketing efforts.
• Assist in the evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Perform random quality checks of programs and events as needed.
• Effectively communicate and market new and current programs to members and prospective members in a courteous and professional manner
• Assist in the on-site/off-site supervision of programs/activities.
• Assist and coordinate field layout and maintenance.
• Assist in the supervision of 100 volunteers and 6-8 part-time staff.

Qualifications:

This position requires strong organizational, communication, interpersonal relation skills and an ability to work independently at times without direct supervision. Knowledge of youth development as well as sports and recreation is a must. A desire to help and work with youth and adults is necessary. A basic knowledge in kinesiology, sports or recreation management, event planning and program development is vital.

Education/Experience

· College Education preferred

· Minimum of 2 years experience working with youth, teens and/or families

· Preferred experience in officiating adult sports leagues, specifically basketball.

Special Skills or Requirements

Interpersonal Skills:

Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Must be able to maintain positive working relationships with internal/external customers.

Must be able to persuade and motivate others into action.

Must have the ability to adapt to changing situations such as strategic initiatives.

Must possess a positive attitude.

Must be a highly motivated self-starter.

Must possess a true passion for the YMCA and its mission of serving people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and be able to interpret data for effective decision-making.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and data and draw well-thought conclusions for effective decision-making and planning.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and data and draw well-thought conclusions for effective decision-making and planning.

Office and Computer Skills

Must be able to operate standard office and computer equipment.

Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must be able to operate standard software programs and have the ability to learn and effectively navigate technology solutions such as PlayerSpace, Daxko and other programs as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described 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 essential functions.

Employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; run, climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

Characteristics of the work environment are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to warm or cool inside conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequent body traffic in work areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with high traffic.

Effective End Result

• Steady growth in program scope and quality resulting in target enrollment numbers being met or exceeded.
• The YMCA is viewed as a community leader for youth, teen and family programming.
• A highly motivated and competent team of staff and volunteers.
• The mission and purpose of the YMCA is positively interpreted to members, participants and the community.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to provide a basic structure of duties; employees may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.

It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute any written or implied contract of employment. The organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate.