Youth Basketball Site Coordinator

City of Burlington, Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a Youth Basketball Site Coordinator to oversee basketball activities at designated sites, including Boys & Girls Club, Champlain Elementary, or Hunt Middle School. The role requires weekend availability, safety oversight, and collaboration with volunteer coaches.

Responsibilities include supervising games and practices, ensuring a safe playing environment, and communicating professionally with participants and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children in athletics or programs preferred.
• Hold or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Follow all departmental rules and regulations.
• Oversee Fun Day, Saturday practices leading up to the season and youth league games.
• Assist Athletics Program Manager in supervising volunteer coaches and officiate and do scorekeeping as needed.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Report all accidents/incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Be on site 30 minutes before program starts for setup/preparation and to ensure safety of playing area.
• Tear down and clean up at conclusion; maintain a safe environment.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; communicate with participants, volunteers, referees and staff professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

Youth Basketball Site Coordinator oversees basketball program at their designated site (Boys &Girls Club, Champlain Elementary School or Hunt Middle School.) Prior experience in leadership position and working with children in athletics camp/program and/or league setting is desirable. Must be available on Saturday mornings from 8:30am-3pm, from December 5 - February 13.

Key Information

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $20.15-$21.15 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Responsibilities

• Follow all departmental and rules and regulations.
• Oversee Fun Day, Saturday practices leading up to the season and youth league games.
• Assist Athletics Program Manager in supervising volunteer coaches and officiate and do scorekeeping as needed.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Report all accidents/incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on site 30 minutes before the program starts for set up/preparation and to ensure that the playing area is safe and ready for use (e.g. chairs, tables, sweeping floor, portable baskets)
• Required to tear down and clean up at the conclusion of program.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Communicate with participants, volunteers, referees and other staff in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation preferred.
• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in Education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Knowledge of sport specific rules and regulations.
• A cooperative attitude and a team player.
• Must have a desire to work with children and demonstrate enthusiasm, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively enforce rules and code of conduct.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision
• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Hold or obtain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification upon hiring.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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