Sports Writing Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Sports Directors, the Senior Sports Site Coordinator is responsible for leading and developing the Youth Sports Programs at their assigned branch. They must run the program withsafety in the forefront, along with program and player development.

The Senior Sports Site Coordinator is responsible for managing the functions of the program in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA

JOB SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday from 5 - 8 PM and Saturday from 7 AM - 3 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to and supervises the fulfillment of the YMCA mission through the recreational and/or competitive Youth Sports Programs.
• Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with coaches, families, and staff within YMCA sports programs
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication and marketing within the area of responsibility including but not limited to the coaches, parents, and facility
• Provides program leadership by developing and supporting the overall vision for the recreational and/or competitive Youth Sports Program, including increasing program awareness and participation, player and coach development and assisting in recruitment of coaches.
• Assists in team formation, team scheduling and facility scheduling.
• Plans and promotes high quality and engaging programming for assigned programs, with an emphasis on safety, relationships, skill development, character development, and fun.
• Assists in providing leadership and coaching to Individual Sport Site Coordinators.
• Plans and organizes day-to-day operations and is present in assigned programs based on Association Program Guidelines, which include daily program schedule and staff schedules.
• Maintains all records of their assigned programs that are necessary for the operation of the department and branch effectively with the YMCA and the appropriate state sports association (as required).
• Maintains current and required certifications and records for staff according to the YMCA of the Triangle requirements and the appropriate state and or national sports association (as required).
• Maintains a flexible work schedule, majority of hours will be evenings and weekends.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED required with 1-2 years experience in Youth based programs, preferably in a sports environment.
• Experienced in and passionate about creating and fostering communities and relationship building through programs.
• Demonstrated experience in program and personnel development.
• Ability to effectively manage staff, programs, and department schedules.
• Exceptional oral, public speaking and written communication skills.
• Requires a positive attitude, high level of initiative and professionalism, and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, effectively prioritize, and possess strong organizational skills.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen within first 30 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.