Job Board Submissions Title:
Sports Backers is Hiring a Part-Time Fitness Warriors Program Coordinator

Post Date
7/28/2023

Expiration Date
10/26/2023

Details:
Sports Backers is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization with a mission to inspire people to live actively. We achieve this mission by hosting events and facilitating programs that encourage people to get moving.

Sports Backers is committed to hosting weekly classes in the communities that need us the most by training volunteers to lead free and low-cost fitness classes. We believe that providing a safe space where participants can be inspired to move will make a lasting impact in our region. The communities we serve have the highest rates of chronic illness and often live a sedentary lifestyle so classes are made to be accessible for all ages and abilities.

Job Responsibilities
The Fitness Warriors Program Coordinator will be responsible for:
-Oversight and management of all paid Warrior fitness instructors
-Assisting with recruitment of volunteer Warrior fitness instructors
-Planning and execution of bi-annual social events
-Coordinating Warrior volunteers to support community events
-Coordinating with Program Director and paid Warriors to make sure all program needs are met
-Moderate virtual fitness classes on Zoom
-Reporting hours to our Controller twice per month for payroll purposes
-Reporting any incidents to Sports Backers staff in a timely manner

Job Objectives
The Fitness Warriors Program Coordinator will help Sports Backers achieve the following objectives in the first year of this position:
-Increase the number of weekly classes to 80 by June 2024
-Increase attendance at Fitness Warrior classes in underserved communities.
-Expand the reach of the Fitness Warrior program through new outreach initiatives
-Improve support and retention of trained community fitness leaders—our Fitness Warriors.

This is an hourly position and reports to the Director of Fitness Warriors – Tiffany Copeland (tiffany@sportsbackers.org). Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. Applications must be submitted at www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
-Energetic, outgoing personality with the ability to quickly adjust to a variety of environments
-Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to easily interact with community members and leaders
-Excellent planning skills, with attention to detail, use of creativity, and ability to effectively execute plans
-Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, as well as via social media and e-mail.
-Experience leading fitness programs that are appropriate for all fitness levels, offering modifications as needed

This position will require approximately 10-15 hours of work per week. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leading community-based fitness classes, those that have experience working with a diverse population of people, and those who hold current CPR/First Aid Certification. A background check is required.

Comments:
Sports Backers believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a nonprofit, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. It is the policy of Sports Backers, in accordance with all applicable laws, to provide all individuals with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, national original, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Employer:
Sports Backers
Contact:
Tiffany Copeland

Address:
100 Avenue of Champions
Richmond, VA
23230

Work Phone:
804-721-2843

Email:
tiffany@sportsbackers.org

Website:
www.sportsbackers.org/jobs-internships