Sports Coordinator at YMCA Of South Hampton Roads – Virginia Beach, Virginia

SPORTS COORDINATOR

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of

children in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job – you will

have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Coordinator will provide support and help oversee daily operations and staffing

of the following areas: Adult Sports and Sports Camps.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Recruit Volunteer Coaches, Referees, and Score Keepers for all upcoming youth

sports programs.

? Communicate with all parents and coaches to keep them informed of the current

season.

? Create schedules for practices and games.

? Manage rosters for each team and ensure the coaches have all appropriate contact

information.

? Assist in developing annual operating objectives for youth programs.

? Monitor the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to

assure the achievements of the objectives are the highest quality programs and

services.

? Responsible for inventory and delivery of all program related supplies. Keep

supervisor informed and current on status.

? Responsible for program promotion and increasing enrollment numbers in above

mentioned programs.

? Develop and maintain professional relationships with volunteers, community

agencies and lay leaders to solicit support for above programs.

? Assist in all appropriate staff trainings and coaching meetings/trainings.

? Ensure safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment.

? Incorporate character development within the activities of each program.

? Assist in the leadership of family center special events.

? Participate in successful annual support campaign. Active leadership required in staff

giving and community campaign division.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree preferred in Physical Education, Recreation or related field or working

towards a degree in the above areas.

2. Strong human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with participants,

members, staff and volunteers.

3. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days

of hire date.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

1. May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop.

2. Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up

3. Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.

4. Must be able to lift, pull and pull up to 50 pounds

5. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time

6. Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum

requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks,

E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check

(CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or

drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain

the requirements of this position.