SPORTS LEAGUE COORDINATOR

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. SPORTS LEAGUE COORDINATOR Full Time Gainesville, GA, US Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $53,000.00 Annually Job Title: Sports League Coordinator Department: Falcons Reports To: Director of Sports & Healthy Lifestyle Status: JOB SUMMARY: The Sports League Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Atlanta Falcons Fitness Zone program grant pertaining to youth sports leagues/teams and supervise other athletic programs. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Leadership Perform all necessary administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to phone calls, emails, recruitment of new participants, and other program-related duties. Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs. Coordinate gym use and rentals Ensures all athletic environments are safe and secure while having proper supervision. Oversees proper record keeping and reporting for sports equipment and league information. Strategic Planning Create, organize, and supervise seasonal youth league programs; recruit players and coaches; train coaches; officiate games, coordinate events, order equipment and uniforms; schedule games/practices as needed, etc. Evaluate available recreation/sports opportunities for school-age youth, develop and implement new leagues and or classes to fill gaps. Manage BGCL sports teams through coordinating travel and schedules as well as searching for new opportunities in tournaments and events. Create and provide practice plans for coaches. Plan, coordinate, schedule, promote, lead, and evaluate recreation programs and special events. Analyze and report outcomes. Plan camps and clinics in off seasons. Resource Management Recruits, selects and manages coaches/volunteers as needed for athletic programming. Ensures all coaches/volunteers have completed the appropriate applications and screenings Ensures all personnel (gym monitors, officials, referees, scorekeepers, janitors, etc.) are present for each event and have the proper equipment for successful service. Manage inventory of recreational and sports league equipment, ensuring that the amount of equipment is sufficient for program needs and that equipment is in good working condition. Assist in the development and monitoring of the Sports and Recreation program budget. Partnership Development Develops partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations. Works to deepen relationships with community groups that may bring available athletic resources to the assistance of our membership (i.e., Gainesville Parks & Rec, YMCA, Gainesville City Schools, Buford City Schools, Hall County Schools, Habersham County Schools, Forsyth County Schools, etc.) Marketing and Public Relations Work with marketing/resource development to design flyers and media to promote leagues. Provide marketing team with photos/videos along with post descriptions for distribution. Additional Job Responsibilities: Submit requests for purchase of supplies and equipment as described in BGCL policies and procedures. Transport members and teams in Club passenger vans Other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Education Associates degree or some college in the physical education, health or youth development field is preferred or equivalent job experience. Experience Two or more years’ experience in direction and implementing youth, physical education or sports programs is required. Experience with Boys & Girls Clubs is preferred. Skills Experience in implementing grant-funded programs is preferred. Ability to network with school administrators and personnel Ability to motivate youth sports athletes. Mandatory CPR/First Aid certification required, while additional certifications or training in the physical education field preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Task oriented and task completion Ability to work with limited supervision and direction. Capacity to work with diverse backgrounds/cultures. Bi-lingual skills preferred. RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Maintain oral and written contact with the Chief Development Officer and Club Senior leadership, staff peers, and volunteers for the purpose of exchange of information, to provide progress reports regarding activities and planned programs, and to coordinate events. External: Maintain oral and written contact with other agencies, business leaders, community groups, committees, and the media for the purpose of exchanging information and ideas and for the purpose of fundraising. ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity. This position required extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; computer viewing, and keyboard entry. Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds. Daily operation of personal motor vehicle relevant to carrying out job duties is required for this position. Ability to think strategically and ability to sit for more than four hours per day. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace, candidates selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening. The drug testing process will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and the results will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr