Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale · 5 months ago
Sports & Fitness Specialist
Peach Springs, AZ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$15.50/hr - $15.50/hr
2+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is dedicated to providing a safe and engaging environment for youth development. They are seeking a Sports & Fitness Specialist responsible for planning, implementing, and facilitating sports programming and leagues, ensuring a high-quality experience for members while promoting community engagement.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for the youth development program and sports leagues to ensure they are organized and well planned, meet stated objectives, align with member needs and interests, and in synch with BGCS’s Healthy Game Changers initiative
Implements and oversees sports, health & fitness programs required by federal and other grant funding (TRAIL, OJJDP, First Tee Golf, etc) and completes required reporting as requested by Grants Manager
Oversees proper recordkeeping and reporting including registration, activities, events, breakdowns of participation figures, notable achievements, and incidents
Ensures that all proper protocols are followed in relation to volunteers
Develops strategies to increase visibility and promote Club programs, services, and activities to the community
Ensures day-to-day tasks and responsibilities are managed for each sports program
Establishes annual participation goals for each sport league offered by community
Ensures branch representation and participation in all youth sports leagues offered by the community. Acts as the head coach of branch teams and/or finds volunteer coaches
Creates a dynamic, positive work environment for part-time staff. Maintains close daily contact with indirect reports. Provides coaching, training opportunities, redirection, and encouragement; helps develop skill set necessary for internal promotion
Develops and maintains excellent relationships and communication with parents/guardians, community leaders, professional athletic organizations, and higher education athletic personnel
Works collaboratively with athletic personnel and principals in local schools
Ensures program areas remain safe, clean, and organized
Implements and ensures adherence to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s policies and procedures
Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making. Acts quickly in emergency situations
Maintains Club equipment and property to ensure they stay in good working order
Uses positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues
Utilizes active supervision techniques when working with Club members
Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years' work experience in youth development, recreation, or other related fields
Previous sports league experience
Strong knowledge and skills related to a physical education curriculum
Strong knowledge of rules of games, and individual and team sports
Organized, flexible, and precise with sports related information
Ability to multitask and adapt to Club's changing needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and be comfortable adapting to new technology
Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aide certifications
Maintains a valid driver's license and meets eligibility requirements to drive Club vehicles
Flawless ethics and integrity
Safety oriented mindset
Preferred
Direct youth programming experience
Experience working in a non-profit setting
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is a non-profit organization.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.4MKey Investors
Desert Financial Credit UnionVirginia G. Piper Charitable TrustThunderbirds Charities
2025-12-04Grant· $0.01M
2024-08-20Grant· $0.01M
2021-09-15Grant
Leadership Team
Alexis Sanchez, MBA, PHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer
Lyric Naquin
Chief Development Officer
Recent News
2025-05-01
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