Youth Recreation Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Recreation Coordinator assists in the daily direction and management of the sports and youth enrichment programs which may include organizing, delivering and administering sports leagues, recreation programs and activities targeted toward youth and adults at assigned branch. The incumbent may give work direction to sports and youth enrichment staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists in the implementation of sports programs which may include organizing, delivering and administering sports leagues, recreation programs and activities. 
2. Ensures a high level of customer service which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience and satisfaction. 
3. Assists in managing the day to day programing to ensure revenue, program goals, and expense targets are achieved. 
4. Delivers sports programs directly to members and participants a portion of the time. 
5. Provides work direction to sports and youth enrichment staff when appropriate. 
6. May assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and giving work direction to staff and volunteers.
7. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Community:  Demonstrates a desire to serve others.  Responds to request, inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and appropriate fashion to assure that members feel valued.   Anticipates and takes action to meet the needs of members and the community.  Seeks out and uses member and community feedback to improve programs and services.  Knows the name and supports the dream of every child in his or her program(s).   Knows and supports the achievement of healthy living goals of every member he or she engages.

Inclusion: Displays ease of comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Works effectively with all members of a diverse team.  Seeks out and includes other in order to gather new and different points of view.

Decision Making: Learns from experience and applies what is learned to new situations.  Identifies and utilizes new courses of action when encountering obstacles or problems.   Makes sound decisions/judgments based on input from others, data, and feedback.  Takes personal responsibility for decisions and the likely implications of behavior before acting.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships with others.  Recognizes the needs of others and responds appropriately to what they are feeling, based on their choice of words, tone of voice, expressions, and other non-verbal behavior.  Accepts accountability of own behavior.  Takes responsibility for own mistakes, and learns from them.  Solicits and is open to performance feedback and coaching.   Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.  Is empathetic toward others.  Inspires, motivates, and touches the spirit of others by words, actions, and responses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 18 years of age.
2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in sports programs. 
3. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage sports recreation program activities. 
4. Knowledge of rules in sports recreation program activities. 
5. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 
6. Creative thinker with a history of applying innovation in programming. 
7. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build community relationships. 
8. Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. 
9. CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (within 30 days of hire). 
10. Ability to manage programs to a diverse population.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
2. Stand, run, kick, throw, bend, and catch.
3. Noise level is usually moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

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