Sports & Recreation Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County (non-profit, youth service)

Hours: Summer Seasonal, Hourly (35-38 hours per week)

Location: Berard Center (Stevens Point), Plover Center

Reports to: Director/Site Coordinator

Position Summary:

Major responsibility is to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs, activities and special events that engage members in the area of Sports & Recreation for youth grades 1st – 12th.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Appropriate level of participation in sports and recreational activities
• Standing or walking for up to 8 hours a day
• Pushing or Lifting of up to 50lbs
• Ability to handle high noise level for extensive periods of time.

Skills / Knowledge Required:

• Ability to be trained in First Aid/CPR
• Degree or pursuing a degree in Physical Education
• Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required
• Communicate effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Courteous and professional to all staff, club members, and families.
• Motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Work with the general public
• Organize and supervise club members in a safe environment
• Must be able to pass a reference check and background check

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities that prepare youth for success through sports and recreation
• Direct encouragement in the participation of programs at the Club.
• Create and maintain a healthy and safe environment through supervising members in the program area.

• Ability to work both independently and part of a team.
• Supervise and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as through the Club as deemed appropriate.
• Implement goals, objectives, policy procedures, and work standards for assigned programs.
• Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending and implementing modifications that respond to member needs and interests.
• Train and manage assigned volunteers and provide ongoing evaluation and feedback.

• Secure, maintain, and monitor materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of program area(s).
• Submit a biweekly schedule outlining daily program activities to site director
• Reading and answering email promptly; carrying out directives by supervisor, communication of needs at least on week in advance for materials and supplies.
• Create and take part in overall recruitment for the leagues and special events/programs.

• Assist in creating and organizing various sports leagues during the year.
• Ensure Triple Play is constantly changing and exciting; members should learn new games as well as general health.

• Ensure the Club participates in all nationally sanctioned Triple Play programs and grant requirements.
• Purchase of supplies and equipment with supervisor approval.
• Must be able to keep up on an athletic level with the members; being involved in the games as well as monitoring them.
• Work with staff on special events to carry out programs.
• Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance and discipline plan.
• May be required to drive Club van
• Handle other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary or important as assigned by the Plover Unit Director, and Director of Club Site Operations.
• Recruit members through contact with schools, media, and special events.
• Create and take part in over recruitment for special events/programs.
• Flexibility to work Club hours especially as seasons and service needs change.

Disclaimer:

The description listed above was not meant to be all inclusive, and was not designed to list all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of the employees assigned to this position. The employer retains the right to update, revise, change, or assign any other duties or responsibilities to this position at any time.