Program Coordinator, Olino Pathways (Athletics)

Job Purpose

The ʻŌlino Pathways Athletics Coordinator is responsible for logistical oversight of athletics programming, Coaches, and Partners at Liliʻuokalani Center. The Coordinator handles tactical and logistical execution and day-to-day details that make programs run smoothly. The Athletics Coordinator will maintain a state-wide view and awareness of youth interests and needs in these areas, and will assist in facilitating the development of responsive, accessible, and engaging programming to meet those needs. Housed at the new Lili’uokalani Center (LC), the Athletics Coordinator will work collaboratively with other Pathway Coordinators and LT leadership to set the vision for programming and will engage in ongoing quality assurance and evaluation efforts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics regarding athletics coaches and relevant partners
• Coordinate program schedules, communications, and data collection within assigned programs or events
• Assist Manager in communications across internal departments, external partners/contractors, and families about programmatic details
• Manage and update all digital program rosters, attendance, and participant profiles
• Assist in facilitating athletic programs or events
• Processes purchase requests and invoices for manager approval
• Ensure program spaces are equipped with necessary supplies and/or tools
• Confirm that Program Calendars and internal tracking systems are up to date
• In collaboration with the Athletics Manager, identify local and national subject experts and best-in-class programs in athletics to learn from and partner with
• Through intentional programmatic development, design, and implementation, cultivate a sense of community and social/emotional support for participants
• Ensure that programming emphasizes a connection to the broader world balanced with deep understanding of Native Hawaiian culture, highlighting opportunities for learning and advancement for participants while also strengthening ties to local communities
• Help coordinate the collection of data in processes that provide regular, actionable feedback from participants to inform program design
• Work collaboratively with program leadership to ensure appropriate staffing and supervision of all program spaces
• Provide program coverage for ʻŌlino Pathways Athletics programs and events
• Provide ongoing support and guidance for program teammates
  
  

Other Duties

• Participate in program planning, revision, and evaluation
• Provides transportation for organization related business, such as driving staff, beneficiaries and/or families to assigned destinations
• Participates in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development
• Contributes to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organization results
• Evening and weekend hours as needed
• Others as needed and assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• BA in related field preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least four years of experience in youth work
• Valid driver’s license, clean traffic abstract
• TB clearance
  
  

Job Competencies

• Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services
• Ethical Practice: Model the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility. Uphold and embody all LT values
• Communication: Clearly convey and receive information and ideas. Engage the listener and invite response and feedback. Demonstrate strong written, oral, and listening skills
• Cultural Competence: Respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds and sensitive to group differences. Experience working with at-risk youth and ability to apply positive youth development principles to that work
• Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environemtn; ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure and to remain calm and controlled when faced with challenging situations
  
  

Travel Requirements

In alignment with our organizational competencies of Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork) and Hoʻomau i kaʻimi Naʻauao (Continuous Learning and Improvement), this position will require occasional travel across the island, inter-island, and out-of-state depending on the needs of the team and the organization. While travel may not always be a need, the ability to travel when required remains a crucial aspect of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate exercises and techniques and performing physical activities.
• Capacity to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Key Required Competencies

• Aloha: awareness and approach to the work with compassion, empathy, and kindness.
• ‘Imi Na’auao: a constant desire for seeking knowledge; lifelong learner.
• Po’okele: desire to perform in excellence.
• Wiwo’ole: maintain a courageous, brave, and fearless mindset.
• Pono: understand the appropriateness of time, place, reason, people, and tools
• Kuleana: bring a deep sense of responsibility and accountability
  
  

Organizational Competencies

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani’s story,her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families, and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served
• Hoʻomau i ka ʻmi Naʻauao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Hoʻike i na Manaʻo Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.
• Noʻonoʻo loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands,conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations
• Hoʻo kumu aʻe or ʻImi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving
• Pilina Hoʻohana a me ka Hana Hilinaʻi (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward
• Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives
• Hoʻonui I ka ʻIke (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others
  
  

Terms and Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures.

LT strongly believes in hiring individuals reflective to the community it serves, including lived experiences, striving for representative diversity among its staff.

Job Title: Program Coordinator, ʻŌlino Pathways, Athletics

Reports to: Program Manager, Olino Pathways (Athletics)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Aligned Executive: Vice President and Chief Program Officer

Kīpuka: Liliʻuokalani Center

Department: Youth Programs

Liliʻuokalani Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to recruit, train, and retain innovative talent from a diverse candidate pool. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, marital/civil union status, arrest and court record, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, disability or veteran/military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.