Job Board Submissions Title:
Sports Backers is Hiring a Part-Time Youth Programs Coordinator

Post Date
7/28/2023

Expiration Date
8/27/2023

Details:
Sports Backers is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization with a mission to inspire people to live actively. We achieve this mission by hosting events and facilitating programs that encourage people to get moving. Sports Backers knows that, in order to make a lasting impact, we need to engage the youngest members of our community. We offer programs designed to reach school-aged youth, from those just starting Kindergarten to those about to embark on their post-secondary education.

Kids Run RVA supports running and fitness clubs that are happening at schools across the region. Sports Backers is also a contracted provider of fitness programs with Next Up RVA, a non-profit that provides Richmond Public School students with access to coordinated, high-quality learning experiences beyond the classroom. Lastly, the Sports Backers/Richmond Times-Dispatch Active Living Leadership (ALL) Stars program provides education, hands-on experiences, and mentorship to a cohort of Scholar-Athletes, providing these students an opportunity to earn a scholarship upon completion of the program.

Sports Backers is seeking a forward-thinking leader that can support our team of youth fitness instructors, volunteer coaches, and the youth we serve across the Richmond region.

The Youth Fitness Programs Coordinator will be responsible for:
-Oversight and management of lead instructors for Next Up programs
-Assisting with recruitment and training of volunteer coaches
-Increasing Sports Backers’ Youth Programs representation and engagement at local community events
-Coordinating youth participation in Sports Backers and other local running events
-Managing race equipment distribution for youth-serving organizations
-Coordinating with Sports Backers and Next Up staff to make sure all program needs are met

This is an hourly position and reports to the Director of Youth Programs, Jacki Quinlan (jacki@sportsbackers.org). Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume when applying at www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
-Energetic, outgoing personality with the ability to quickly adjust to a variety of environments
-Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to easily interact with youth and school leaders
-Excellent planning skills, with attention to detail and ability to effectively execute plans
-Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, as well as via social media and e-mail
-Ability to lead fitness programs that are appropriate for all fitness levels

This position will require approximately 20 hours of work per week, including some evening and weekend work. This role may include working at some of Sports Backers signature events, as needed. Preference will be given to candidates with experience leading youth programs and those with group fitness instruction expertise. A background check is required.

Comments:
Sports Backers believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a nonprofit, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. It is the policy of Sports Backers, in accordance with all applicable laws, to provide all individuals with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, national original, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume when applying at www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships.



Employer:
Sports Backers
Contact:
Jacki Quinlan

Address:
100 Avenue of Champions
Richmond, VA
23230

Work Phone:
8042187947

Email:
jacki@sportsbackers.org

Website:
www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships