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Health & Fitness Coordinator

Memphis Grizzlies · Memphis, TN · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

The Opportunity

The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a dynamic individual to work in a fast-paced environment as our Health and Fitness Coordinator. The ideal candidate will help implement and administer effective outreach programs and events, under our pillars of education, health and fitness, and service, with a primary focus on health and fitness initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all health & fitness initiatives and programs including: GrizzFit, Grizz Fuel, and Girls Summit;
  • Build and strengthen relationships with Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD) stakeholders, including local Mid-South agencies, foundations, corporations, professional sports leagues & teams and government agencies;
  • Assist with the recruitment, screening, and selection of GrizzFit coaches with continued coaching and monitoring of overall coach outcomes once hired;
  • Lead student recruitment and registration, and monitor overall outcomes of all GrizzFit participants;
  • Create strength & conditioning and exercise curriculum primarily for youth;
  • Responsible for various administrative duties including, but not limited to, data entry, evaluation tracking, post-initiative/program recaps inclusive of tracked metrics, and weekly debriefs;
  • Conduct relevant market research to create, implement and/or expand existing health and fitness programs, initiatives and team event activations;
  • Support departmental fundraising ideas and implementation in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital;
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Youth Basketball Department on aligned efforts and partnerships;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Non-Profit Management or other closely related field;
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience;
  • Knowledge of issues and best practices related to sports-based youth development programming, strength & conditioning techniques, wellness & mindfulness and community development;
  • Prior event planning experience including; setup, vendor relations, equipment rentals, marketing and communications;
  • Able to work with minimum supervision, demonstrating a high degree of initiative, and ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines;
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to multitask;
  • Strong teamwork and cross-group collaboration;
  • Strong relationship management skills;
  • Strong communication skills and business etiquette;
  • Ability to effectively interact with internal and external contacts;
  • Comfortable with public speaking at engagements and during events.

Qualifications

  • Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of NBA social responsibility programs;
  • Prior experience within corporate social responsibility, community relations, philanthropy, cause-marketing, nonprofit management;
  • Prior experience working in a school or other field focused on student curriculum and advancement.

Benefits

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

  • Industry leading health coverage;
  • Short and Long-term disability;
  • Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance;
  • Group Voluntary Benefits;
  • Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace;
  • Discounts and Perks;
  • Matching 401(k);
  • Employee Assistance Program;
  • Tuition Reimbursement;
  • Team Store Discounts;
  • Happy Hours and other fun activities;
  • Free parking and game night meals;
  • NBA Sponsored Discount Programs;
  • Employee Referral Bonuses;
  • Employee Recognition Programs;
  • Taking Time Off;
  • Generous Paid Time Off;
  • Holiday Pay;
  • Paid Paternity Leave.

What We Offer

The Memphis Grizzlies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

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