Portage - League Coordinator

League CoordinatorPart-Time: 29 hours a week maximumExpected Hours : Monday-Friday 4-8 pm Saturday: 9am to 6 pm when weekend games are scheduledLocation: 5895 Evergreen Ave. Portage, IN 46368Pay: $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.Knowledge/Skills Required:High school diploma or equivalentAt least 18 years of ageSome college education preferredExperience coaching, refereeing or working in youth sports programs preferredWorking knowledge of youth development as well as experience with Boys & Girls Clubs preferredAbility to motivate youth and manage behavior problemsCapable of organizing and supervising members in a safe environmentAbility to communicate effectively with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and general publicAble to plan and implement quality programs for youthExcellent communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detailStrong organization and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritizeMust possess or have the ability to obtain certification in CPR and First AidMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug screenMust successfully complete a background checkPhysical 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 Club Of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc