Sports & Recreation Coordinator

*** Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Pay Range: $49,000- $51,500***

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: The Recreation & Sports Manager is responsible for leading operations, cultivating, and executing impactful programming and managing staff to successfully execute the strategic objective of the Recreation & Sports department.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Advance strategies to achieve sustained utilization and excellence in programming to improve sustainability, meet member and guest needs, and improve client satisfaction.
• Implement the short and long-range strategic vision and objectives for the Recreation and Sports department through development and communication of specific and measurable objectives and priorities.
• Establish and promote a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and relationships flourish.
• Provide effective staff management to include regular guidance, oversight, and successful execution of programs.
• Evaluate classes and programs to ensure efficient execution, evaluate effectiveness, and make necessary adjustments to insure consistent impact.
• Cultivate a variety of creative recreational activities to engage with all age levels and individuals year-round effectively utilizing all the available equipment in the department.
• Develop engaging organized sport programming & activities that promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and training.
• Work with the Program Director to develop an Fundraising Events, in planning, implementing, and evaluating center programs.
• Make certain staff is prepared to provide effective emergency response following TSA policies and provide clear and concise documentation to manage critical situations.
• Monitor budgets and supply proper submissions of requests for equipment maintenance and purchasing along with maintaining current inventory.
• Ensure staff and instructor certifications are maintained and appropriate documentation is collected and retained.
• Actively participate in and engage with community events and outreach to effectively promote involvement with Omaha North Corps.
• Assure appropriate training and use of available technologies to maximize efficiencies and data collection.
• Coordinate with marketing and Program Director to provide proactive, timely, and clear information about departmental programs and activities.
• Record and report daily statistical counts each month.
• Schedule varies and can include evenings and weekends.
• Support and participate in the Christmas Kettle effect.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Sports & Recreation Staff

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a recreation or sports-related field preferred. Prefer at least 3 years of experience in developing, planning, managing, and supervising facilities and programs, and/or at least 3 years previous experience in teaching a variety of programs in recreation.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Good communication skills, including interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, train, and develop staff to achieve objectives.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED/First Aid) certification is required and must be maintained on a bi-yearly basis and must successfully complete Safe from Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires frequent outdoor supervision due to number of programs supervised during spring and summer months. Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision. Excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The majority of the workday will be in a mixed environment including offices, service counters, and other program spaces. In addition, portions of the primary work facility may be considered humid (outdoor fields and adjacent areas) while other locations (gymnasium) may be considered moderately loud in nature.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.