Sports League Coordinator

Primary Function: The Sports League Coordinator will help implement the Atlanta Falcons Fitness Zone program grant pertaining to youth Sports Leagues/teams and supervise other athletic programs.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

• Supervise coaches, players, scorekeepers & referees.
• 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.

Relationships:

Internal: Maintains contact with schools, staff and parents ensuring all are informed with league signups/registration, game/practice schedules, and other sport program details. Work closely with each related staff member ensuring that they have the ability and resources to assist with Sports League programming.

External: Work with partner facilities to schedule events, games and practices. Keeps up to date with all opportunities for our Club members within related sports programs. Maintain close contact with Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier volunteers. Ensure communication with external community groups to publicize sports related programming.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Physical requirements include physical exertion such as lifting up to 40lbs, stretching, rigorous physical activity and bending in a Club setting as well as standing for long periods. The work environment is in a  Club, school, or other league venue setting and includes interaction with youth ages 5-18 and can be noisy at times.

Skills / Knowledge Required

• Associates degree or some college in the physical education, health or youth development field is preferred or equivalent job 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.
• 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
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Task oriented and task completion
• Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.
• Capacity to work with diverse backgrounds/cultures. Bi-lingual skills preferred.