Athletic Specialist-Johnson BGC

Company Description

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, our Club staff members wear many hats – they're teachers, coaches, mentors, community superheroes, and all‑around awesome ambassadors of fun and learning! They're not just responsible for unlocking the doors to our Clubs; they're unlocking doors to new worlds and incredible possibilities for kids and communities all over Metro Denver.

Imagine joining a team that's all about inspiring and empowering every child to reach for the stars. We're a group of passionate, diverse, and dedicated individuals who believe in the potential of every young mind. We're curious explorers, compassionate leaders, and enthusiastic champions of the Club experience. And guess what? We absolutely love what we do!

We develop and nurture a community where everyone can reach their full potential. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, we continuously focus our efforts to ensure that our team members, Club members, and communities come together to cultivate a diverse landscape where everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources.

At BGCMD, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives contribute to the success of our team. While we have outlined certain requirements for this role, we encourage all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to considering all applications and finding the right individual who brings a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization.

Are you passionate about sports, fitness, and empowering young athletes? Do you thrive on inspiring kids and teens to build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills through athletics? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Athletic Specialist!

The Athletic Specialist will ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for all participants while building positive relationships that motivate and inspire young athletes.

The Athletic Specialist plans, supervises and implements a variety of high‑yield activities and targeted programs within healthy lifestyles and physical activities. Low organized programs can include: yoga, Play
60 programming, fitness challenges, Red Light Green Light, Protect the Penguin and scooter races. This role is also responsible for coaching intramural and team sports activities including: baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball for their club members.

• 1 year of direct service working with youth.
• Experience in coaching, sports instruction or recreation programming.
• A team player with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to engage, mentor and motivate youth.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy (at least 21 years of age and valid driver license for at least 3 years with no major violations)
• Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communications with staff, Club members, and families, as well as to follow safety and procedural guidelines accurately.
• Able to work Tuesday - Saturdays (1:00-8:30) during school year (September - May) during sports seasons and 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday during summer (June-August).

• You are a Spanish speaker.
• Boys & Girls Club experience.
• Experience playing sports.

• Targeted youth professional onboarding in your first 90 days.
• A five‑day, new hire orientation that breaks down the organization and your important, fun, connected place within it. You get to understand how your work drives our mission and makes an impact in kids’ lives.
• An employer who invests in its team ! Investing in our team is one of four strategic pillars at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
• Full benefits – including United Health Care plans, a 401k with match , paid time off , staff appreciation, professional development , life insurance, vision, dental, and paid parental leave. Investing in YOU is a top priority!
• Paid time off on day 1, 10+ paid holidays , paid day off for your birthday, go celebrate you!
• Commitment to DEI in the workplace , which means ensuring access,…