AYB Sports Coordinator
Create Your Y Story At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.
Who We Are The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization.
The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day.
At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas:
Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility.
And we do so in a way that upholds the Ys traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.
For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole.
Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015:
the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA.
In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established.
The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015.
In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.
What its Like to Work Here Ask our employees and the one word theyd use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling.
Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts.
Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities.
Dont miss out on this rare opening with us! The GVYMCA Is For Everyone It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong.
It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here (https:
//apply.
workable.
com/gvymca/) What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for a Sports Coordinator to oversee youth and adult sports programs.
The Sports Coordinator will plan and implement youth and adult classes and leagues and provide oversite of youth sports programs that creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers/community partners.
Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall YMCA program experience.
To be able to accomplish the goals set forth in this job description, you will need to possess a will to succeed.
What can I do to advance the Y and help it become more successful? should be the mindset.
The heart of the position will be the ability to look past what is and to see what can/should be.
These ideas for new systems, procedures, etc.
originate from all YMCA upper management leadership positions, therefore, an elevated level of self-motivation and innovation/creativity is required to be successful at this position.
A Day in the Life as a Sports Coordinator As a Sports Coordinator, you will support the work of the Y which is committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Our Sports Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Program Director in establishing new program activities and expanding programs within the community, maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, and will assist in the recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel and volunteers as needed.
Responsibilities As a Sports Coordinator
Supervises youth and adult sports program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives
Works with Senior Program Director in establishing new program activities and expanding programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
Assists with evaluating staff performance
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
Provides a high-quality youth sports experience to children through a flexible teaching style and technical expertise
Pays attention to students limitations, parents expectations, and instructors performance so that they can make recommendations designed to enhance program impact
Conducts regular audits of the equipment and facilities making recommendations for repair and replacement as needed
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities related to social media marketing may be assigned
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
Compiles program statistics.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
Maintain sign-in/sign-out rosters for all programs
Takes on a leadership role in the planning and coordination of events
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
Role model YMCA values and principles to develop the physical and personal growth of all participants
Performs other duties as assigned Who You Would Report to
Senior Program Director Expected Hours Per Week
Part-time non-exempt
Up to 29 hours
Weekdays 3:
00 pm to 8:
00 pm; Saturdays 8:
00 am to 2:
00 pm Pay Range
$15.
00 / hour Where You Would Be Working
GVYMCA Allentown Branch:
425 S 15th Street Allentown, PA 18104 Requirements
Some college experience preferred; Associates Degree preferred but not required
One (1) or more years of related Youth/Adult Sports experience required
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Within thirty (30) days of hire must complete Child Abuse Prevention; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; Mandated Reporter Training
Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Good analytical/critical thinking
Familiarity with personal computers helpful
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
Valid and current drivers license
Able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Y staff, members, and vendors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required Work Environment and 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
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, climb, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
The work is performed both indoors and out and may require travel to various locations
While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Benefits
Free Membership to the Y
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Retirement Plan (403b) Start Your Y Journey Today! Recommended Skills Analytical Auditing Cpr Communication Corporate Social Responsibility Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Who We Are The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization.
The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day.
At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas:
Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility.
And we do so in a way that upholds the Ys traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.
For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole.
Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015:
the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA.
In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established.
The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015.
In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.
What its Like to Work Here Ask our employees and the one word theyd use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling.
Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts.
Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities.
Dont miss out on this rare opening with us! The GVYMCA Is For Everyone It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong.
It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.
To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here (https:
//apply.
workable.
com/gvymca/) What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for a Sports Coordinator to oversee youth and adult sports programs.
The Sports Coordinator will plan and implement youth and adult classes and leagues and provide oversite of youth sports programs that creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers/community partners.
Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall YMCA program experience.
To be able to accomplish the goals set forth in this job description, you will need to possess a will to succeed.
What can I do to advance the Y and help it become more successful? should be the mindset.
The heart of the position will be the ability to look past what is and to see what can/should be.
These ideas for new systems, procedures, etc.
originate from all YMCA upper management leadership positions, therefore, an elevated level of self-motivation and innovation/creativity is required to be successful at this position.
A Day in the Life as a Sports Coordinator As a Sports Coordinator, you will support the work of the Y which is committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Our Sports Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Program Director in establishing new program activities and expanding programs within the community, maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, and will assist in the recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel and volunteers as needed.
Responsibilities As a Sports Coordinator
Supervises youth and adult sports program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives
Works with Senior Program Director in establishing new program activities and expanding programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
Assists with evaluating staff performance
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
Provides a high-quality youth sports experience to children through a flexible teaching style and technical expertise
Pays attention to students limitations, parents expectations, and instructors performance so that they can make recommendations designed to enhance program impact
Conducts regular audits of the equipment and facilities making recommendations for repair and replacement as needed
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities related to social media marketing may be assigned
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
Compiles program statistics.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
Maintain sign-in/sign-out rosters for all programs
Takes on a leadership role in the planning and coordination of events
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions
Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
Role model YMCA values and principles to develop the physical and personal growth of all participants
Performs other duties as assigned Who You Would Report to
Senior Program Director Expected Hours Per Week
Part-time non-exempt
Up to 29 hours
Weekdays 3:
00 pm to 8:
00 pm; Saturdays 8:
00 am to 2:
00 pm Pay Range
$15.
00 / hour Where You Would Be Working
GVYMCA Allentown Branch:
425 S 15th Street Allentown, PA 18104 Requirements
Some college experience preferred; Associates Degree preferred but not required
One (1) or more years of related Youth/Adult Sports experience required
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Within thirty (30) days of hire must complete Child Abuse Prevention; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; Mandated Reporter Training
Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Good analytical/critical thinking
Familiarity with personal computers helpful
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
Valid and current drivers license
Able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Y staff, members, and vendors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required Work Environment and 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
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, climb, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
The work is performed both indoors and out and may require travel to various locations
While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Benefits
Free Membership to the Y
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Retirement Plan (403b) Start Your Y Journey Today! Recommended Skills Analytical Auditing Cpr Communication Corporate Social Responsibility Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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