POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Sports Manager, the Sports Lead is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations focused around adult and youth sports. This position will include associate supervision, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, program optimization and fulfillment. The Sports Lead is also responsible for supporting, training, supervising, and leading their associate team in superior levels of member service and engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead adult and youth sports at center level
Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
Help support onboarding new Associates
Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to families, children, and peers
Communicate with center leadership and Sports Manager to effectively coordinate and communicate facility usage for assigned programs
Ensure programs are staffed and planned accordingly
Organize gym closet and keep inventory of sports equipment
Print class rosters for Sports Instructors
Promote leagues & classes
Incorporate the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community
Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
Enforce all policies and procedures
Assist in all other areas as assigned
Y Leadership Competencies:Advancing Our Mission & Cause- Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
Building Relationships- Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
Leading Operations- Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
Developing & Inspiring People- Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y's cause, sustain the Y's culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Sports Lead will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. The Associate shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:
Experience developing and implementing programming.
Two or more years of experience as a leader or coach, or equivalent in programming.
Flexible Schedule: days, nights, weekends and traveling to other centers.
Proficient computer skills.
Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire).
Y New Staff Orientation and child abuse prevention training.
Knowledge of safety rules for the program area.
Excellent speaking ability, and have an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants.
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with all associates.
Ability to move, set up and store equipment.
At least 21 years of age.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Stand in one area for extended periods of time.
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ascend and descend steps.
Occasional outdoor activities.
Lift and move up to 50lbs.
Accountability:Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.
An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. The requirements may include background check, drug test, driver's license record, CPS, and/or criminal background check.
Additional driver's license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.
| Location | Baltimore, MD |