Sports & Fitness Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Sports & Fitness Specialist is responsible for the planning, implementation, and facilitation of all sports programming and sports leagues participation at their assigned Branch. Under the direction of the Branch Director and the guidance of the Sports League Director, the Sports & Fitness Specialist provides a broad range of high-quality, comprehensive, safe, and fun sports experiences for Club members. The primary focus of this position is to utilize the organization's mission, vision, and principles to set members up for success, and provide leadership and guidance to members as it relates to participation in sports programming and sports competition. Responsibilities include but are not limited to sports program and sports league development, delivery, and assessment, program area safety and cleanliness, budgetary management, building and maintaining community relationships, volunteer supervision, and providing guidance to part-time staff as it pertains to program/league quality and safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program Development & Implementation:

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for the youth development program and sports leagues to ensure they are organized and well planned, meet stated objectives, align with member needs and interests, and in synch with BGCS's Healthy Game Changers initiative.
• Implements and oversees sports, health & fitness programs required by federal and other grant funding (TRAIL, OJJDP, First Tee Golf, etc) and completes required reporting as requested by Grants Manager.
• Oversees proper recordkeeping and reporting including registration, activities, events, breakdowns of participation figures, notable achievements, and incidents.
• Ensures that all proper protocols are followed in relation to volunteers.
• Develops strategies to increase visibility and promote Club programs, services, and activities to the community.
• Ensures day-to-day tasks and responsibilities are managed for each sports program.
• Establishes annual participation goals for each sport league offered by community.
• Ensures branch representation and participation in all youth sports leagues offered by the community. Acts as the head coach of branch teams and/or finds volunteer coaches.
• Creates a dynamic, positive work environment for part-time staff. Maintains close daily contact with indirect reports. Provides coaching, training opportunities, redirection, and encouragement; helps develop skill set necessary for internal promotion.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships and communication with parents/guardians, community leaders, professional athletic organizations, and higher education athletic personnel.
• Works collaboratively with athletic personnel and principals in local schools.

Health & Safety:

• Ensures program areas remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Implements and ensures adherence to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making. Acts quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintains Club equipment and property to ensure they stay in good working order.
• Uses positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.
• Utilizes active supervision techniques when working with Club members.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Other duties as assigned.