Sports & Fitness Program Assistant

We seek to create an intense, cutting‑edge environment that inspires each staff member to individual and organizational greatness. Our hope is to provide a culture where you can contribute your gifts for the benefit of all. Descriptions of employment opportunities can be found by clicking the name of the open position below. Position: Sports & Fitness Program Assistant Location: Chicago, IL Job Id: 347 # of Openings: 1 Job Title: Sports & Fitness Program Assistant Reports to: Director of Operations and Recreations FLSA Code: Part time, Non‑exempt Hours: Up to 28 hours/week; including weekends and evening hours Program Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) Location: FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624 POSITION SUMMARY The Sports and Fitness Program Assistant will help operate high-quality, mission-driven athletic events as part of the Breakthrough Sports and Fitness Academy (BSFA), which currently serves approximately 1,000 school-aged youth through a range of fitness and athletic programs, from beginner to advanced levels. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS Assist the Sports & Fitness Specialist in the management of community sports activities. This includes planning for activities, leading activities, preparing food, managing data collection like attendance and surveys, building healthy relationships with students, ensuring a safe environment, communicating with parents, solving conflicts during programming, coaching teams, organizing volunteers, managing equipment and uniforms, and program clean-up. Supervise youth during travel team outings and field trips Participate in BYN special events Collaborate with other Program Assistants and interns Support program operations through administrative duties like expense tracking, data management and social media coordination Assist with student transportation and building clean-up when needed Participate in special events, such as summer camps, awards nights, registration nights, and field trips Participate in staff trainings and professional development Perform other duties and tasks assigned DEMONSTRATED VALUES Independently follows agency policy and procedures Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines Identifies and resolves difficult issues Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming Promote customer care and hospitality through all actions and behaviors A passion for the mission of Breakthrough QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 1 year of experience serving urban communities working with youth, and/or managing sporting events. Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment. Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and problem‑solving skills Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities, especially as related to youth, poverty, and community development Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using computer programs to track participant engagement Flexible and team oriented Must demonstrate initiative and follow through, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment Must maintain a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) along with daily access to a vehicle and acceptable driving record REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of program outcomes and deliverables Must demonstrate solid knowledge in the fields of youth development and sports/fitness Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance Ability to relate well to and coordinate with the people being served, solve problems, communicate effectively, gather and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports, and recommendations Must be able to develop and sustain relationships with external stakeholdersAbility to display a warm, supportive attitude toward all people Ability and commitment to maintain a high level of confidentiality Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of citizens, who may have conflicting interests and opinions SUPERVISION Does not supervise employees Direction received from the Director of Operations and Recreation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment – While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a multi‑purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, and lift as well as have an overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance. EQUIPMENT USED The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems. BENEFITS Sick leave – Part‑time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of sick pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for medical and safety reasons. Paid leave – Part‑time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of paid pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for any reason. COMPENSATION The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education and internal equity. $18–$19 hourly Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factors. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis. When applying to a position at Breakthrough, all interviews will be conducted virtually. The policy of Breakthrough is to recruit, employ, train, transfer, compensate, and promote individuals who are best qualified for the specific position by reason of education, training, skills, experience, performance, and/or general ability. All employment decisions and personnel actions, including decisions or actions to recruit, employ, train, transfer, compensate, provide benefits for, promote, demote, discipline, discharge, lay off employees, or call employees back from lay‑off, are made without regard to any individual’s age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran or military status, military discharge status, non‑disqualifying physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, source of income, and/or genetic information. Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against staff members or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law. All employees are expected to cooperate with and follow this policy. *Part‑time employees are eligible for these benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr