Sports Coordinator Job at Crossroads YMCA in Schererville

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Lead the Game, Inspire the Team – Become a YMCA Sports Coordinator!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Sports Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to: assisting in program operation, program development and growth, participant satisfaction, member and staff retention and safety, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching.

Essential Functions

• Supports department to establish new program activities and expansion within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Provides shift supervision while working 80% of time as direct service.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, and development of team members.
• Conducts team member feedback, corrective actions, and evaluations.
• Schedules and processes payroll functions.
• Supports campaign efforts and donor engagement in the community and team members.
• Models relationship building in all interactions through Listen First.
• Responds to all member and community inquires and/or complaints in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Organized and detail oriented.
• Adept computer skills in Office 365.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekend, and holidays. Required to be On-Call with predetermined schedule.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader)

The National YMCA Mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change/ models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Potential extreme heat during peak summer months.