Sports Coordinator

NORTHERN AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Chicago

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY

Job Title: Sports Coordinator
Location/Dept: Kroc Center Chicago
People Manager: Yes
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Report To: Program & Recreation Director
Pay Grade: 204
Pay Range:

Who We Are
At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors

KROC CENTER CHICAGO VISION
Kroc Center Chicago is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

The Sports Coordinator will assist the Program & Recreation Director with the development of programming and daily operations of the Athletics Department. This person will effectively manage and supervise all gym personnel. Responsible for organizing, managing, and promoting sports and athletic programs. Collaborates with coaches, athletes, volunteers, and external partners to ensure smooth operations, compliance, and positive experiences.

• Assist the Program & Recreation Director in the day-to-day operations of sports programs and facilities. (Lead level when Managers are not scheduled)
  • Assist in the development of programming and monitor all programs relevant to the athletic areas.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate athletic events, leagues, tournaments, and practices. Manage registrations, event logistics, and resource allocation.
• Maintain an office support system that will allow for timely and accurate record keeping as directed, including the areas of statistical reports, record of volunteer activity, accounting of expenditures and other reporting as required.
  • Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate coaches, referees, volunteers, and part‑time staff.
  • Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center.
• Work with marketing staff to promote program materials that attract new members and revenue. This includes opportunities for fund raisers or sponsor ships.
• Assist Program & Recreation Director with ensuring that Kroc Standards are maintained.
• Assist in organizing and supervising special events.
• Assist with the formation and administration of youth and adult leagues and tournaments. Serve as point person for major in‑house leagues.
• Instruct classes/clinics in the absence of instructor or as needed or assigned.
• Ensure that all indoor and outdoor sports equipment is maintained and inventoried on a regular basis.
• Handle disputes with participants, coaches and parents in a professional manner.
• Act as liaison among coaches, athletes, parents, school officials, and external partners.
• Promote events and manage public relations.
  • Coordinate with the Events department for rental or outdoor fields and the gymnasium.
  • Assist in the development of cooperative ventures that engage other community groups in the development of programs related specifically to the Athletics Department of the RJKCCC.
  • Assist the Program & Recreation Director to supervise athletic staff and volunteers. In the absence of the Program & Recreation Director serve as the key contact.
  • Assist the Program & Recreation Director in establishing working objectives for volunteers, work with volunteer coordinator on the scheduling and specific duties for volunteers.
  • Maintain clear channels of communication with staff, volunteers, and program participants. This will include writing of internal memos, weekly department meetings, work schedules, flyers, newsletters, and one on one discussion.
  • Ensure that all staff and volunteers are trained in Safe from Harm and proper guidelines are followed.
• Meetings and Communication.
  • Attend all scheduled department meetings and other management meetings as assigned.
  • Ensure that bulletin boards reflect appropriate information and are kept current.
  • Maintain an accurate calendar of events.
  • Ensure customer service standards are met; provide customer assistance, responding to inquiries and…