Sport Supervisor (Full Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,786 - 60,982; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan with matching

Anniversary flex day

Program discounts

Leadership development

Leadership awards

Scholarships

Paid recertification and training

Job summary

YMCA Calgary is seeking a Sport Supervisor to lead and deliver multi-sport programs, including basketball, badminton, soccer, and Learn to Skate at the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge. You will coach, mentor staff and volunteers, recruit volunteers, and manage program budgets to ensure high-quality program execution.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field, 2+ years coaching with 1 year supervisory experience, and fitness certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology or related field.
• Experience with the Canadian Sport for Life Model including Physical Literacy.
• Minimum two years coaching and sport program delivery; one year supervisory experience.
• Learn to Skate programming experience is an asset.
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Fundamentals is an asset (basketball, soccer, badminton or skating).
• Current First Aid with CPR-C within 12 months from an approved provider; asset if issued by Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St. John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs with high quality and program design execution.
• Build relationships with parents, participants, volunteers and staff.
• Maintain organizational and administrative procedures per YMCA Calgary.
• Recruit volunteers (fairs, interviews, training and performance management).
• Market and promote programs; manage ILT and branch budgets; purchase equipment as needed.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and volunteers; offer regular feedback.
• Ensure staff and volunteers receive department and Association training.
• Communicate effectively in various settings; strong written and oral skills; use of technology.
• Ensure excellent member service by addressing participant needs promptly.
• Facilitate leadership programs for staff and volunteers; attend ILT and committee work.
• Assist with branch duties, events, registrations, etc.
• Support health and safety systems and policies.
• Be a Let’s Raise Ambassador and share YMCA stories.

Skills

Coaching experience

Supervisory experience

Learn to Skate asset

NCCP Fundamentals asset

First Aid CPR-C

Police clearance

Three references

Education

Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology (or related degree)

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, physical and mental wellbeing, child‑care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. 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.

Position: Sport Supervisor – Full Time

Location: Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: $48,786/year – $60,982/year

Benefits:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association
• Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association
• Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment
• Program discounts
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities
• Leadership award opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid recertification and training

What qualifications are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology (or related degree) and/or equivalent experience
• Experience working with the Canadian Sport for Life Model including Physical Literacy
• Minimum two years’ experience in coaching and sport program delivery, and one‑year supervisory experience
• Experience with Learn to Skate programming would be considered an asset
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Fundamentals is an asset (basketball, soccer, badminton or skating)
• 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?

• Operational Excellence
• Ensure high quality of programs and execution of the program design by personal, direct delivery of programs (Basketball, multi‑sport, Badminton, Soccer & Learn to Skate)
• Build relationships with parents, participants, volunteers and staff
• Have a high degree of organizational and administrative skill to ensure Association procedures are adhered to as set by YMCA Calgary
• Volunteer recruitment (volunteer fairs, interview, train and performance manage)
• Market and promote programs
• Develop, control and evaluate the Sport Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) budget, the Sport Work Group budget for your branch, related statistics, and purchase equipment as required
• Active coaching and mentoring of staff and volunteers, including providing feedback on a regular basis
• Be responsible for ensuring your staff and volunteers receive department and Association specific training
• Effectively communicate in a variety of settings; excellent oral and written communication skills, including intermediate use of technology
• Ensure excellent quality member service by identifying the needs and wants of participants as priority and respond to their concerns in an effective and timely manner
• Facilitate leadership programs for staff and volunteers
• Attend all ILT meetings, Work Group meetings and provide leadership of designated committee work
• Assist with branch duties (including scheduled duty manager shifts, day camps, registration days, etc)
• Attend branch and ILT special events, Work Group special events (Healthy Kids Day, Basketball tournaments, All Sport One Day, in‑services, Stampede Breakfast, volunteer appreciation, etc)
• Implement all health and safety systems, policies, and procedures
• Be a Let’s Raise Ambassador and share YMCA stories

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].