Sports Coordinator

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position assists in planning, some managing, and implementing of all sports and teens programs and 
activities. Assists and participates in marketing and special events. Ensures day-to-day program 
operations are delivered in accordance with operating standards for quality and safety. Assists in 
interviewing, scheduling and supervising qualified staff. Supports branch leadership in the 
implementation of the annual campaign.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program 
activities, establishing new program activities. Assists in the marketing and distribution of 
program information.
 Builds effective, authentic relationships with children and their parents. Develop and maintain 
relationship with parents group, other agencies related to program areas.
 Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities, monitor program operation, scheduling and 
verify time sheets and actual hours worked. 
 Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times, 
specifically the association’s child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and 
proper reporting procedures.
 Organizes disinfect and puts away, all program materials. Reports damaged materials and take 
them out of circulation.
 Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, values, purpose, and goals. Strives for the 
highest standards of program excellence.
 Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
 High school diploma required. 

Experience: 
 Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working in a youth programing environment 
 Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience 
Certification(s) & Requirements:
 CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire. 
 Within 30 days of hire, completion of YMCA program-specific and Operational trainings. 

Technical Skills and Knowledge:
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills 
appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
 Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (children and parents) from all social and 
economic segments of the community.
 Knowledge and maturity to observe children’s behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce 
appropriate safety practices and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behaviormanagement techniques.
 Ability to manage the daily administrative, program-related and supervisory responsibilities of a 
sports program.
 Demonstrated ability to engage in all functions associated with the daily care, activities, and 
routines of program’s children.
 Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
 Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics. 
 Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and 
perceptions
 Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and 
neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: 
completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services 
(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and 
human resources department (s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 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.
 The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work 
environment. 
 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to 
adjust.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 Ability to work in a moderate to noisy work environment 
 Ability to multitask in a changing environment 
 May be required to work outside and on occasion may encounter inclement weather.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list 
of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended 
at any time.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.