Program and Coaching Coordinator

Volo Kids
1215 E Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Job Description

Volo Kids Program and Coaching Coordinator, Volo Kids Foundation

  • 1215 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, Maryland 21230
  • Full-time
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Department: Kids

Company Description
Volo Kids Foundation provides free organized sports programs to kids in Baltimore, Boston, Denver, New York, New Jersey, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Our programs remove barriers to athletic participation such as gender, skill, and financial resources while bringing different communities together.
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2015, Volo Kids is a community based organization working to use the power of play to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids. Since its inception, Volo Kids has engaged over 45,000 Kids nationwide. Our sports programs are powered by thousands of volunteers across the country.

Proof We Are Awesome
  • Nationally recognized nonprofit organization
  • Serving more than 24,000 kids in free youth programs annually
    • 8 City Markets active & Counting...
If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo Kids could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.
More Than a Job
  • Annual company events such as Summit Retreat & Volo Games Field Day
  • Healthcare and 401K benefits available
  • Free sports leagues & events
  • Professional development opportunities

Job Type
Full Time
Job Description
This is a great opportunity for an outgoing, goal-oriented individual who enjoys coaching, sports operations, and youth development.
This person will report to the Baltimore Kids Program Manager and will work directly with the Volo Kids Leadership team. The role will involve building and managing Volo Kids Baltimore programs on the back end and growing the experience of each program on the front end through on-site management and coaching.

Schedule: M-F 10 am-6 pm, ability to work some nights and weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming Execution & Growth
  • Manage program logistics and grow local programs
  • Serve as lead coach or site lead for local youth sports programs throughout the week
  • Use Foundation curriculum and training materials on-site at each program, and adjust as needed to preserve the quality of training & programming
  • Develop relationships with current and future sports venues
  • Interact with parents of programs and enhance retention rates
  • Collect program metrics and analysis throughout the season and utilize tools provided for tracking and evaluating

Customer Service
  • Resolve any emerging problems that our customers might face with accuracy and efficiency
  • Anticipate and provide proactive solutions to prevent problems from arising in the future
  • Act as first point of contact for player, parent, and volunteers

Volunteer and PT Staff Management
  • Recruit and retain staff and volunteers that support all Volo Kids programs and events
  • Lead initiatives for engagement and support, including pre-season training, mid-season check-ins, and end of season celebrations
  • Manage staff & volunteer feedback review & analysis

Marketing and Outreach
  • Increase brand awareness for the Volo Kids Foundation through community events; be the outreach event lead & attend events as needed
  • Strategically track growth in recruitment numbers for players and volunteers
  • Execute local grassroots marketing efforts, including flyer and poster distribution, parent and volunteer communications, and community tabling events
  • Curating local social media plans across a variety of platforms

Fundraising & Development
  • Collect data & provide analysis to support future funding opportunities
  • Execute fundraising activities with the support of city team and local PT staff

Qualifications

MUST-HAVES
  • BA or BS degree; minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated success in leading program strategies with the ability to identify and respond to opportunities with tailoring, designing and managing innovative, high-quality programs
  • Ability to work nights and weekends (hours will include time in the office and on-site coaching at programs)
  • Can marshal resources effectively and comfortably navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervision
  • Detail-oriented project manager – you have experience managing multiple projects across function areas and feel comfortable wearing many hats
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Dynamic personality interested in working in, and contributing to, a fun and active work environment - inside the office and out in the field!
  • Experience working with children

“WOW” US WITH ...
  • Fundraising and/or non-profit work
  • Experience managing a team

Additional Information
Volo Kids is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Volo Kids does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Volo Kids also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

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