Athletic Coordinator

Join our dynamic team at our newest club location, the Julie & Mike Connors Workforce Readiness Center located in Dreher Park, West Palm Beach.

The Athletic Coordinator will Plan and conduct a well-rounded program in youth development by implementing programs that develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, and an appreciation for the environment and social skills. This person will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of a varied and diverse range of programs for the positive growth of youth. The position will also include administrative duties including statistical recordkeeping, etc.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and orient the program staff and volunteers.
• Provide weekly written plans for the SFR programs.
• Work with staff to enhance programs.
• Direct members through training, guidance and responsibilities for positive growth, according to their individual needs.
• Develop, plan, execute and supervise a diversified youth development program consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization, as approved by the Club Director or designee.
• Provide the guidance necessary to maintain discipline and acceptable behaviors in the Club.
• Assist in evaluating program, activities, staff and volunteers to ensure the appropriateness, quality and effectiveness of services.
• Makes recommendations to Club Director and/or Director of Club Operations
• Provide leadership to all Club Staff for better understanding and needs of the individual member.
• Establish and conduct special programs to meet the needs of the clubs clientele.
• Provide counseling and follow‐up on individual members as necessary and identify members’ individual needs.
• Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases.
• Promote and stimulate participation in club membership, including the promotion and coordination of inter‐departmental activities and special events.
• Conduct programs utilizing community resources.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, programs, scheduling, and members.
• Gather statistical information.
• Recommend requisition of supplies and equipment and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist in the supervision of the care, maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, building,
• grounds and vehicles.
• Administer CPR & first aid as necessary.
• Adhere to established time schedules.
• Recruit new members & complete proper paperwork for membership.
• Provide programming in the Sports, Fitness & Recreation Core area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer) Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving challenges.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in education/recreation or a related field, or the equivalent combination of educational and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of children
• Strong leadership skills (management/supervisory experience)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, email)
• Strong administrative skills/experience required
• Good listening skills
• Ability to get along with members and staff
• Ability to be creative with programs, members, room decor, etc.
• Skills for planning and initiating activities based on youth developmental needs
• Ability to supply creative ideas and suggestions for new programs or methods for improving old ones
• Certificate of first aid and CPR
• CDL, Class B Florida license with passenger & air brake endorsements and a safe driving record preferred (Will be required to obtain license within 6 months)
• Ability to distinguish when time to discipline and time to counsel members (good judgment)

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company Description

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone -they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.