Sports & Fitness Program Assistant

Essential Responsibilities/Functions

• Aid the Sports & Fitness Specialist in managing community sports activities.
• Plan, lead, prepare food, collect data, build relationships, ensure safety, communicate with parents, resolve conflicts, coach teams, organize volunteers, manage equipment and uniforms, and clean up after activities.
• Supervise youth during travel team outings and field trips.
• Participate in BYN special events.
• Collaborate with other Program Assistants and interns.
• Support program operations through administrative duties like expense tracking, data management, and social media coordination.
• Aid with student transportation and building clean-up when needed.
• Participate in special events such as summer camps, awards nights, registration nights, and field trips.
• Attend staff trainings and professional development sessions.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned.

Demonstrated Values

• Follows agency policy and procedures.
• Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines.
• Identifies and resolves difficult issues.
• Projects a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming.
• Promotes customer care and hospitality through all actions and behaviors.
• Promotes a passion for the mission of Breakthrough.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 1 year of experience serving urban communities working with youth, and/or managing sporting events.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities, especially as related to youth, poverty, and community development.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using computer programs to track participant engagement.
• Flexible and team-oriented.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) along with daily access to a vehicle and acceptable driving record.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of program outcomes and deliverables.
• Solid knowledge in the fields of youth development and sports/fitness.
• Willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.
• Ability to relate well to and coordinate with the people being served, solve problems, communicate effectively, gather and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports, and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ability to display a warm, supportive attitude toward all people.
• Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of citizens, who may have conflicting interests and opinions.

Supervision

Does not supervise employees.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors, exposure to weather conditions, moderate to high noise levels.
• Physical Demands: Frequent walking, sitting, reaching, bending, stooping, pulling, lifting (at least 50 pounds), standing for long periods, adhering to proper handling and lifting techniques.
• Equipment Used: General office equipment including telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
• Safety Requirements: Criminal background and sex offender clearance prior to first day of work.

Benefits

• Sick leave: 1 hour of sick pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period.
• Paid leave: 1 hour of paid pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period.

Compensation

• The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education, and internal equity.
• $18-$19/hourly

Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.