Overview
Sports League Coordinator Jobs in Brooklyn, USA at New York Edge
New York Edge is New York’s leading provider of after-school programs. Our mission is to help bridge the academic performance gap among under-achieving students and in low income neighborhoods through wholesome, skill-building activities designed to improve children’s academic performance, health and wellness, attitude towards school, self-confidence, character and values, and opportunity for lifelong employment.
SUMMARY
The Brooklyn/Staten Island Sports League Coordinator will be the main person in charge on game-days at the game location. They are responsible for the overall coordination of all Brooklyn/Staten Island based New York Edge seasonal sports leagues (occurring on Saturdays) & tournaments (days vary), both in-person & virtually. They will provide ongoing support to all NYE sites within this borough. Support will be provided through both in-person & virtual site visits.
The Brooklyn/Staten Island Sports League Coordinator is responsible for managing a cohort of sports league assistants on game days. This role will also be responsible for assisting in training staff for all leagues, as well as assisting with Sports & Wellness Department special events. This is a hybrid position. This position will work out of the NYE HQ in Woodside, NY as well as various Brooklyn/Staten Island based locations where leagues are located.
Essential Job Functions:
* Coordinate data gathered from the league registration process for all leagues & tournaments among NYE sites.
* Assist in creating marketing materials related to leagues & tournaments.
* Aid in securing permits for any/all event locations.
* Use sports management software to coordinate, create & consistently update all league & tournament schedules, including but not limited to weekly standings.
* Coordinate transportation for all participating sites, through creating weekly bus schedules.
* Establish & maintain clear communication with all key parties, including but not limited to subcontractors, vendors, volunteers, parents, students and all NYE staff.
* Support the review, review & establishment of rules, guidelines & procedures for participation in events.
* Assist in ongoing in-person/virtual professional development for all sports league & tournament related staff, including but not limited to rules, guidelines & procedures.
* Help to develop & design materials and/or resources related to sports leagues & tournaments.
* Directly manage, support & develop a team of staff including sports league borough assistants.
* Promote a positive culture & maintain a safe environment for all participants & attendees.
* Conduct equipment assessments as needed.
* Transport sports league related equipment & supplies to game & event locations. This includes assisting in event set up and breakdown.
* Coordinate the collection of attendance at all leagues & tournaments.
* Ensure all key parties are following protocols & procedures during leagues & tournaments.
* Be liaison between New York Edge After-School Program Directors, Program Managers, Sports Specialists and the Sports and Wellness Department.
* Assist in other Sports & Wellness departmental events when needed or assigned.
* Lead clinics for students in league/tournament based sports.
* Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Sports & Wellness or Sports League Manager.
Required Skills:
* Passion for New York Edge’s mission and youth development.
* Reliable, organized and punctual.
* Knowledge of effective sports based programming.
* Strong leader and team-builder.
* Ability to use a variety of computer based programs such as Google Suite, Adobe, Canva & League Apps.
* Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions, while exhibiting strong character traits & exercise patience & creativity while seeking win-win scenarios.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including remotely from home and in-person at our Woodside, Queens main office or at an event location.
* Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals,…
Title: Sports League Coordinator
Company: New York Edge
Location: Brooklyn, USA
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