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Description/Position Overview: Kids Sports Stars’ (KSS) mission is to motivate and educate kids to adopt and maintain healthy, active lifestyles. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of KSS programs at multiple elementary schools throughout the greater Phoenix area. Working with organizational partners, school district personnel, principals and school “coaches,” the Program Coordinator, through the school based staff, will ensure the effective implementation of KSS’ program model, which includes physical activity, nutrition education and goal setting/reflection. KSS is offered at elementary schools three days a week before or after school. Specific responsibilities include:
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Coordination and Relationship Management
Work with individual school and other partners to establish logistics and recruit, motive and sustain student participation.
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Coordination and Relationship Management
Train and “coach” the school “coaches” on program implementation through semi-monthly school visits (declining as school year progresses), phone and online communication with each school.
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Events Planning and Coordination
Work with school and other partners to develop and participate in events celebrating students’ accomplishments.
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Staff and Volunteer Supervision
Work with individual school and other partners to establish logistics and recruit, motive and sustain student participation.
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Program Data Management and Online Community Facilitation
Coordinate evaluation and participation data gathering and compilation and communicate with and between site staff.
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Program and Materials Development
Together with other KSS staff, volunteers and partners, develop and refine program components and materials.
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Job Requirements
- Enthusiastic self starter with demonstrated passion for healthy living.
- Experience working with youth and/or youth programs and familiarity with youth development best practices.
- Program coordination experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships.
- Experience with supervision and training others.
- Knowledge and competency with basic office software and aptitude for web based database and communication tools.
- Willingness to work in a “start-up” environment and travel to sites on a daily basis.
- Experience in a school or after school environment preferred.
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle required.
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To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, two professional references and a response to the question below by August 4 to:
Anne Byrne
Executive Director
Kids Sports Stars
anne@kidssportsstars.org
Please include a half page response to this question:
What components would you incorporate into a program designed to motivate young people aged 8 -11 to participate in regular physical activity?
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Compensation and Start Date
Salary range - $30,000 – $35,000. Anticipated start date September 1.
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