Youth Sports Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: 

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. Under the direction of the Associate Youth Development Director/Youth Development Director, assists with supervision of youth programs focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and implement youth sports program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values, with a focus on youth development and healthy living. Maintains written curriculum plans of activities for all assigned program areas.

2. Provides direct service to youth, supports on site activities and models relationship building skills in all interactions including conflict resolution. 

3. Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff and parent volunteer coaches. Assists with monitoring and evaluating staff performance.

4. Proactively maintains positive communication with parents, families and other Y departments/supervisors.

5. Develops and executes planned curriculum and activities for all assigned program areas including but not limited to program schedules and calendars, supply purchasing, field trip reservations, and rentals. 

6. Adhere to program standards including safety standards, such as appropriate ratios and staff breaks. 

7. Prepare and monitor staff schedules, modifying as necessary to maintain appropriate staffto-child ratio.

8. Ensures YMCA policies and procedures are followed, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, dress code, cell phone use, and emergencies. 

9. Maintain accurate records, such as registration, attendance and Health History Forms. 

10. Care for and maintain youth program supplies, such as first aid and program materials. Keep orderly inventories. 

11. Process administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner and supports the day-to-day operations of assigned youth programs. 

12. Attend and actively participates in department trainings, and staff meetings as scheduled.

13. Support special events, fund raising, assist in other areas, and perform other duties as assigned. 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds 

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

• The work is performed inside and outside

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Functional Expertise

Inclusion

Communication and Influence

Development of Self and Others

Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

• Three years of youth development experience

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications that meet Y standards, such as Red Cross and American Heart Association within 30 days of hire date

• Excellent customer service and administrative skills 

• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other computer programs and office machines necessary to perform the duties of the job

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