Sport Coordinator

Why should you join our team?

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, child-care support, language instruction, mental health support, lowered financial barriers, and more. 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.

Sport Coordinator (Part Time)
Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot
Start Date: January 2025

**Salary**: $19.46/hour - $21.63/hour

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

- Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
- Program discounts;
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
- Leadership award opportunities;
- Scholarship opportunities;
- Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in basketball would be considered an asset

3-5 years’ experience coaching sport programs to children and youth

Customer service experience

Supervisory experience considered an asset

Ability to manage and adjust to changing environment

Experience working with children and youth

Effectively communicate in a variety of settings; excellent oral and written communication skills, including intermediate use of technology

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?

Duties and Responsibilities include:Be present at Sport programs to provide support to staff, volunteers, participants and parents

Liaise with Sport Supervisor, coordinate schedules, tournaments and evaluations

Assist in recruiting and training of all volunteer and staff

Effectively communicate in a variety of settings;
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best delivery of customer/client experience;
Is available to work flexible hours, including irregular and extended hours, esp. evenings and weekends.

Administrative duties for Sport ILT, including onboarding, packages, rosters etc.

Attend branch and ILT special events (Healthy Kids Day, Basketball tournaments, All Sport One Day, in-services, Stampede Breakfast, volunteer appreciation etc)

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.
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.