Sports and Fitness Manager
Sports and Fitness Manager
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Sports and Fitness Manager (SFM) (Fulltime 40 hours)
BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed selfmotivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.
Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.
At BUILD our services are collectively aimed at helping our clients connect overcome and thrive. The Sports & Fitness Manager (SFM) leads BUILDs efforts to create dynamic communitydriven sports and fitness programming for youth adults and families on Chicagos westside. With a strong emphasis on sports as a tool for personal growth and community building the (SFM) works closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver highquality activities that promote wellness teamwork and skill development. The (SFM) oversees a diverse menu of sports and fitness offerings recruits and manages partnerships with communitybased organizations and coaches and coordinates special events such as the Donna Dudley Summer Softball Peace League. This role requires an energetic leader who can inspire participation foster collaboration and develop innovative programs that highlight the power of sports to transform lives. The (SFM) reports directly to the Director of Enrichment (DE).
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development and Implementation:
- Design launch and oversee a variety of sports programs including leagues clinics and recreational activities that cater to youth adults and families.
- Develop fitness initiatives such as group exercise classes wellness workshops and physical activity challenges to complement sports programming.
- Integrate life skills leadership development and teambuilding into sports activities to maximize participant growth.
- Collaborate with BUILDs Enrichment Team and external partners to ensure programming aligns with BUILDs mission and community needs.
Partnerships and Recruitment:
- Recruit onboard and maintain relationships with community sports organizations local leagues and independent coaches.
- Identify new opportunities to collaborate with schools athletic associations and fitness experts to expand program offerings.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external partners ensuring smooth coordination of services and alignment with BUILDs standards.
Event Coordination:
- Plan and execute sports events and leagues such as the Donna Dudley Softball League ensuring wide community participation and highquality experiences.
- Organize oneday clinics tournaments and familyfriendly fitness events that engage the broader community.
- Oversee logistics marketing and participant recruitment for all events.
Staff Supervision:
- Recruit train and supervise sports and fitness specialists ensuring effective program delivery and participant engagement.
- Provide ongoing coaching feedback and professional development opportunities for staff.
- Support team members with strategies for youth engagement and managing challenging behaviors during activities.
Program Evaluation and Compliance:
- Establish clear goals and metrics to evaluate the impact of sports and fitness programs.
- Collect and analyze data to inform program improvements and report outcomes to stakeholders.
- Ensure all programs adhere to grant requirements and BUILDs performance standards.
Budget and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for sports and fitness programming ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
- Oversee the purchase maintenance and distribution of sports equipment and facility usage.
- Work with partners and sponsors to secure additional resources and funding for sports initiatives.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must be an excellent rolemodel passionate about youth mentoring and able to establish healthy relationships with young people.
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents including youth parents community partners teachers and school leaders.
- Demonstrated commitment to working on a team and engaging in collaborative problem solving to meet the needs of a diverse community.
- Skilled at conflict resolution and able to successfully intervene in challenging situations.
- Familiarity with restorative justice practices and traumainformed services.
- Demonstrates energy enthusiasm and interest in supporting the organizations mission.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Sports Management Kinesiology Youth Development or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience with managing youth programming
- Experience running sports programs leagues or fitness initiatives.
- Experience developing youth curriculum and lesson plans.
- Proven track record of supervising staff and managing program operations.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders including youth families community partners and sponsors.
- Passion for sports as a vehicle for holistic wellness and community development.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to move from sitting to standing multiple times per day.
- Prolonged periods of physical activity including setting up equipment and participating in sports activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan 2 match
- Medical Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Days
- Flexible Spending Accounts
BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a casebycase basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a casebycase basis.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
