YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR - DODGERS DREAMTEAM RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC

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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $58 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: Approximately 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Youth Sports Coordinator-Dodgers Dreamteam position. This position will work in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), the local community and City staff to effectively deliver the Dodgers Dreamteam program.
This is an unclassified, non-career position. Unclassified positions with the City do not require applying through the Civil Service process. All communication will be handled through the department. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. Scheduled hours may vary by week on an as-needed basis. From June through August, the successful candidate may work up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 1,600 work hours per service year. Non-career employees are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. This is an at-will,
seasonal, part-time position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The Youth Sports Coordinator is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:
Coordinate the scheduling of approximately 15-200 Youth teams annually utilizing our teamsideline.com/longbeach website;
Coordinate registration periods including taking payments (via ActiveNet software), customer assistance, certifying sports rosters and using approved vendors to order uniforms and prizes;
Assist with the marketing of programs;
Reserve game site locations by working with internal staff and off-site partners (LBUSD and potentially others);
Supervise, schedule, and evaluate score keepers and staff;
Maintain accurate records and documentation;
Evaluate program inventory and order equipment from approved vendors;
Create and implement certification trainings for 50-60 Youth Sports coaches per season and train and certify 40-50 Youth Sports officials per season;
Drive to off-site meetings, trainings and game sites;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
The Youth Sports Coordinator assigned to the Dodgers Dreamteam program is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:
Recruit players/participants for the Dodgers Dreamteam program;
Recruit and assign coaches for all of the Dodgers Dreamteam programs and site(s);
Set goals and establish plans to continue to grow participation in the Dodgers Dreamteam program with a specific focus on girls, teens and Black youth;
Manage and coordinate Field Champions to maximize participation and engagement in the community (Field Champions are assigned by LADF through a partnership with Up2Us Sports);
Serve as a liaison in your community to engage kids and families in the Dodgers Dreamteam program and educate them about what the program has to offer;
Provide ongoing communication directly with parents and families to help them understand the logistics of the program operations;
Serve as the primary point of contact for LADF staff (LADF staff will work with the Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator to provide resources to support the implementation of the program, including equipment and uniforms);
Manage all scheduling associated with the Dodgers Dreamteam program;
Attend games and practices and be the visible point of contact for staff, coaches, volunteers and participants in the program;
Schedule and secure umpires for all Dodgers Dreamteam program games;
Maintain the use of LeagueApps, ensuring that player and coach registrations are up-to-date, and all rosters are created and regularly maintained throughout the season;
Work with LADF to complete SEL surveys for program participants using Hello Insight pre- and post-surveys;
Create a Parent Advisory Team (PAT) within the City (a volunteer parent involvement group to support parent engagement);
Promote and recruit participants for ongoing programs that LADF offers;
Provide data and information to LADF to support the implementation and growth of the program.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications: Five years of experience working in recreation or a related field, including two years of experience acting as lead staff;
Must be at least 18 years of age;
Must possess a valid driver license;
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel is required;
Working knowledge of the youth and adult sports offered, but not limited to, include basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball/baseball/softball, volleyball, flag football, ball hockey, kick ball, futsal/outdoor soccer;
Ability and willingness to work weekday evenings and Saturdays;
Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is desirable.
The successful candidate will possess the following: Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic; cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is desirable;
Ability to evaluate and improve the Youth Sports experience for participants;
Ability to effectively communicate with the public, coaches, LBUSD personnel, and interdepartmental staff.
The position is temporary and scheduled hours may vary by week on an as-needed basis. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, they may be eligible for sick leave benefits.
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SELECTION PROCEDURE
All candidates must submit a complete application no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022
. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please ****. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.
For technical issues with your application, please ****.Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
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