Sport Coordinator (Part Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant organization that empowers Calgarians through sport and community engagement! As a Sport Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in fostering a fun and supportive environment for children and youth. Your responsibilities will include coaching, coordinating schedules, and ensuring a positive experience for all participants. This part-time position offers flexibility and the chance to make a real impact in the community. With opportunities for leadership development and a supportive team culture, this role is perfect for those passionate about sports and community service. Embrace the chance to inspire and lead while enjoying the benefits of being part of a dedicated organization.

Benefits

Complimentary YMCA membership

Program discounts

Ongoing leadership development

Leadership award opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Paid recertification and training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of coaching experience with children and youth.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and participants at sport programs.
• Coordinate schedules and assist in recruiting volunteers.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Coaching

Customer Service

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

First Aid and CPR

Police Security Clearance

Education

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Job description

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, child-care support, language instruction, mental health support, lowered financial barriers, and more. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Sport Coordinator (Part Time)

Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: $19.46/hour - $21.63/hour

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in basketball would be considered an asset.
• 3-5 years’ experience coaching sport programs to children and youth.
• Customer service experience.
• Supervisory experience considered an asset.
• Ability to manage and adjust to changing environment.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Effectively communicate in a variety of settings; excellent oral and written communication skills, including intermediate use of technology.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Evidence of a cleared police security clearance including a vulnerable sector search.
• Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Be present at Sport programs to provide support to staff, volunteers, participants and parents.
• Liaise with Sport Supervisor, coordinate schedules, tournaments and evaluations.
• Assist in recruiting and training of all volunteer and staff.
• Effectively communicate in a variety of settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best delivery of customer/client experience.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including irregular and extended hours, especially evenings and weekends.
• Administrative duties for Sport ILT, including onboarding, packages, rosters, etc.
• Attend branch and ILT special events (Healthy Kids Day, Basketball tournaments, All Sport One Day, in-services, Stampede Breakfast, volunteer appreciation, etc).

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement.

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email [e-mail].