Portage - League Coordinator

Portage - League Coordinator# Portage - League CoordinatorPortage Club - Portage, IN 46368## OverviewSalary Range$13.00 - $18.00 Hourly## DescriptionLeague CoordinatorPart-Time: 29 hours a week maximum Expected Hours : Monday-Friday 4-8 pm Saturday: 9am to 6 pm when weekend games are scheduled Location: 5895 Evergreen Ave. Portage, IN 46368 Pay: $13 to $18 an hourThe League Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the organization and logistics for youth sports including team formation, volunteer involvement and the smooth running of the seasons including supervising of practices and games. Incumbent will engage Club members to promote the learning of good sportsmanship, team work and communication skills.**Major Duties and Responsibilities:*** Assist with the recruitment, orientation, supervision and evaluation of athletic volunteers, coaches and officials.* Data entry and management of the athletic memberships and teams in computer database.* Assist with sports registrations-membership sign up and the collection athletic fees.* Assist in resolving issues that arise in program and troubleshooting with parents and coaches.* Supervision of games.* Promote Club benefits and programs to athletic program participants.* Clean and prep gym and organize applicable sports equipment.* Establish rapport with members and provide mentoring and role modeling to assist with their leadership development, physical activity engagement and academic success.* Ensure positive environment through the promotion of sportsmanship.* Provide guidance and direction to members in the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and civic and community engagement.* Provide direct support and guidance to youth as they develop individual goals and plans.* Encourage emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members.* Ensure a healthy and safe atmosphere for program participants and guests.* Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies and make requests when necessary.* Attendance of all staff/agency meetings, as required.* Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.## Qualifications**Knowledge/Skills Required:*** High school diploma or equivalent* At least 18 years of age* Some college education preferred* Experience coaching, refereeing or working in youth sports programs preferred* Working knowledge of youth development as well as experience with Boys & Girls Clubs preferred* Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems* Capable of organizing and supervising members in a safe environment* Ability to communicate effectively with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and general public* Able to plan and implement quality programs for youth* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail* Strong organization and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize* Must possess or have the ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen* Must successfully complete a background check**Physical Requirements / Work Environment:**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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, Inc.