Youth Program Coordinator

BlazeSports Adaptive Sports Youth Program Coordinator Employment Type: Full-time Professional Exempt Base/Location: Metro-Atlanta Job Summary The BlazeSports Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator will implement community-based adaptive physical activity and sport programs and events for individuals with a physical disability or visual impairment in collaboration with the program staff, coaches and volunteers. Duties and Responsibilities Implement and manage all weekly community-based adaptive sport and physical activity programs that address the needs of youth with physical disabilities. Programs include wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, adaptive soccer, adaptive track and field and swimming. Complete new member assessments and log information. Travel with various BlazeSports sports teams as needed to team tournaments and competitions. Assist with the travel for staff, coaches and athletes/parents for these tournaments. Assist with the implementation of special events in communities and schools such as BlazeDays, sport clinics and other organizational events as needed. Assist with our annual sport competitions including our wheelchair basketball tournament- Big Peach Slam Jam and Peachtree Paragames. Oversee the BlazeSports residential week-long youth summer camp, including recruiting participants/camp counselors/volunteers and other staff as needed. Program data collection including weekly and monthly attendance and other program reports as required. Develop and facilitate partnerships with like-minded organizations to expand the mission of BlazeSports. Manage BlazeSports Equipment Loan Program (ELP), including the loan and return of equipment to individual athletes and organizations as per BlazeSports ELP policy and procedures. Assist with maintenance of BlazeSports adaptive sports equipment and conduct annual inventory. Perform other responsibilities and tasks as assigned the Executive Director, including driving BlazeSports vehicles. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in sport management, therapeutic recreation, exercise science or physical activity.A recreation therapist degree is preferred but not required. Experience in working with people with physical disabilities in a community-based setting. Minimum 2-3 years. Passion for physical activity, adaptive sports and recreation programs for individuals with a physical disability. Experience in community-based sports and recreation programming. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications. CPR and First Aid certification required. SafeSport certification required, will be provided. Valid driver’s license with clear driving record. Skills and Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to take action and lead/facilitate groups. Proactive, positive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills. Must be mature, enthusiastic, energetic and able to relate well to a wide variety of people. Must be team oriented. Evening and weekend hours are required in support of our programs. Must be able to travel as required. Physical Requirements Ability to work inside and outside, in temperatures that may reach 100 degrees F (seasonally/occasionally), and in inclement weather for brief periods of time. Ability to perform regular vigorous work activity that may involve lifting (25 lbs. or more), loading vans/vehicles, setting up for events & programs, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr BlazeSports America