Athletic Program Manager (Orange Avenue)

POSITION Athletic Program Manager - Orange Ave

OUR MISSION To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Athletic Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of physical education programs and activities within the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula as well as at our partner schools and school districts. You will plan, develop, and oversee implementation and supervise programs and program staff. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong and productive relationships with partner organizations and schools in order to expand our impact and reach. This role involves managing administrative, logistical, and strategic tasks to support athletes, coaches, and the overall success of the sports program for Kindergarten through 12th graders. This role will report to the Assistant Director of Sports Leagues.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you do?

Prepare Youth For Success:

• Plan and oversee the administration of the Physical Education Enrichment Program and all Athletic program activities.
• Plan, develop, and implement recreational sports activities at the clubhouse to engage youth in healthy physical fitness activities and to develop long term fitness habits.
• Use athletics to engage youth in a process of continuous growth through tracking and building athletic skill and physical fitness.
• Develop youth understanding and practice of good sportsmanship and teamwork through competition and direct instruction.

Development Framework:

• Establish clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the provision of the day-to-day Physical Education Enrichment program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop sportsmanship, teamwork and skills in Physical Education and Athletics.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure good conduct, safety, and development of members.
• Help youth discover their passions and steer them into structured programs.
• Provide career pathways to youth in the form of a Coach Em Up Program.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Establish and maintain Clubhouse Physical Education Enrichment and Athletic goals in settings that ensure the health and safety of the members.
• Ensure that the site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of the program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit, clean and sanitary; and that the club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Organize and implement an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic and athletic success in accordance with the Boys and Girls Club.
• Plan and teach physical education classes/intramural lunchtime sports to students at our partner middle and high schools when necessary.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Ensure continual evaluation of the Physical Education Enrichment and Athletic programs.
• Ensure that the Physical Education and Enrichment and Athletic programs respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Determines, measures, evaluates, and reports performance metrics.
• Analyzes similar after school youth programs.
• Control Athletic Department programming and activity expenditures within the approved budget.

Supervision:

• Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal.
• Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversee the proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted.
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all Athletic Department staff and volunteers.
• Be physically present for all Athletic offerings at the clubhouse to maintain supervision and high quality services.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase visibility of Club Athletic programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements on upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, flyers, and media releases.
• Establish community and school partnerships where appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coaching, officiating, and otherwise facilitating athletic leagues, specifically Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball and Flag Football.
• Teaching the elements of ROOTS: Respect for the Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self.
• Modeling and teaching participants to Honor the Game through fair play and sportsmanship.
• Developing and structuring sports leagues: evaluating players, creating balanced teams, league rules and schedules.
• Oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Awards Programs), and/or participate in other unit activities as necessary.
• Drive club van periodically to help leagues run.
• Consult with parents concerning Athletic members and club issues.
• Work with BGCP develo