Assistant Sports Director

at  Memphis Jewish Community Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sports and League Assistant Director must be passionate and knowledgeable to teach, educate, and
motivate. The proper candidate will assist the Sports Director with development and implementation of all
programming, facilities, and programming related to the sports department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation or related field or related experience
• Prior supervisory/management experience
• Prior experience coaching or teaching physical education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computers and software applications as related to sports and physical education

MJCC Competencies:

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates MJCC values. Works effectively

with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire
to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits quality staff and builds effective, supportive
working relationships with them. Provides assigned staff with orientation, training, development

and recognition. Ensures high-level services.

• People Oriented: Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Builds rapport and relates well to

others. Speaks and writes effectively. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding
when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate

audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for

members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

• Personal Development Oriented: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Utilizes
non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.

Shares new insights.

• This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other

reasonable duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be
modified when deemed appropriate by management.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct Early Childhood Physical Education based on chosen curriculum
  • Develop, coordinate, and instruct after school enrichment classes
  • Instruct sports programs at the MJCC summer camps
  • Teach classes, clinics, and leagues
  • Coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports
  • Coordinate and supervise youth sports leagues and programs

• Work closely with the MJCC youth department

• Maintain a safe teaching environment

• Supervision of Facilities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies for physical education and recreation activities

and ensure that equipment is properly secured and maintained

• Participate in regular departmental meetings and building coverage
• Assist in the promotion and integration of other MJCC departments to ensure the productive,

effective and efficient operation of the MJCC

• Oversee internal marketing and communication efforts to maximize enrollment and program

participation

• Identify and resolve program problem areas to ensure member satisfaction
• Produce department operation reports as needed
• Represent and promote the MJCC in the community as needed and develop positive working

relationships with other organizations, business and governmental entities

• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Sports Director