Youth Sports Professional

Youth Sports Professional                                 Employment Type: Full-timeLocation: Carnegie or LawrencevilleHours: VariesStatus: Hourly/Non-ExemptCompensation: $17. 00 - 20. 00 per hour Why BGCWPA? BGCWPA is one of the largest, most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region, annually serving over 10,500 youth from Allegheny, Beaver and Somerset counties in preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America that will give you the opportunity to :  Do Meaningful, mission-driven workDevelop and grow for leadership opportunitiesTo be a part of a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

 What You’ll DoThe Youth Sports Professional  is responsible for overseeing a multitude of sport programs while handling the responsibility of planning, developing, overseeing, implementing and supervising those sports programs at various BGCWPA Clubhouses and locations, both in the after-school and evening during the school year and during the daytime in summer.   Some weekend programming will also occur. This position reports to the Senior Clubhouse Director at Carnegie (630 Washington Ave, Carnegie) or Lawrenceville (4600 Butler Street, Pittsburgh).

Roles & ResponsibilitiesTeach specified athletic program skill sets to youth that emphasize on technique, rules, and strategies Educate on the importance of sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility to team members, opponents, and coachesBe onsite for daily programming to supervise the sports instructors / coaches/ referees/supporting staff and support children, families and community during programming hours. Work variable shifts to include evenings and weekends.  Supervise and conduct safe practices and contests. Encourage all athletes and offer fair play for each student that wishes to participate. Positively promote recruitment efforts representing BGCWPA.

Respond to player injuries by using first aid techniques trained by BGCWPA upon orientation and every year thereafter. Professional communication with parents/guardians, and BGCWPA team members. Understanding of the rules of each sport and how to teach the skills needed for each sport. Ensure a healthy and safe environment; ensure facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained and in proper working order. Additionally the Youth Sports Professional may need to support the Clubhouse Director & Athletic Team with the following duties:

Management & SupervisionCoordination of staff schedulesMonthly staff meetings with all the Athletics Department employees & coordination with Administration, Clubhouse Directors and other program leads (teens, preschool, STEAM, rentals) Provide feedback for Part-Time Sports Instructors Programs & OperationsEnsure compliance with all BGCA regulationsSupport feedback collection from participants Family & Community EngagementFamily & community outreach for youth recruitment to meet enrollment goals.  Weekly communications to families Support the enrollment process for families Returning phone calls and emails within 24 hours to ensure responsiveness Monthly check-in with community or school leadership to check in on the relationship and address needs.

QualificationsMinimum High school diploma or GED and 2,500 hours of experience working with youth (babysitting counts—excluding family)Associates or Bachelor’s degree  from an accredited college or university in education, sports management, youth development, or the human services field. An associates degree or equivalent experience will also be considered.

Strong interest in youth developmentAdvanced customer service skillsReliable, team-oriented, and adaptableExperience planning, implementing and supervising athletic programs based on the developmental needs of young peopleComfortable using or learning Google SuitePerform all additional duties and tasks as assigned by leadership/supervisorsOnboarding processMust complete a health physical and TB testClearances Act 33, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR letterEmployment is contingent upon being able to successfully pass a background check. NoticeWe provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.