Sports Program Intern Job at Mercy Street, Dallas, TX

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  • Mercy Street
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Overview:

Sports Program Interns learn the basics of youth sports management through assisting with execution of sports programming at various Mercy Street sports facilities, including leagues, camps, clinics and other related activities. A Sports Program Intern fills a crucial role in fostering positive relationships with both volunteers, coaches, Mercy Street staff, and participants by ensuring each person experiences sports programming that is in line with the Mercy Street Way. The Sports Program Specialist collaborates with other team members, partners, and others to drive students and volunteers into a wide range of sports programming, including but not limited to: baseball, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, pickleball, and lacrosse.

Key Results Areas:

MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL

The Sports Specialist is first and foremost a Minister of the Gospel. This position furthers Mercy Street's religious mission by:

  • Following Jesus Christ and setting an example for others through their lifestyle.
  • Exhibiting a passion for sharing the Gospel with others.
  • Being willing and able to explain the message of the Gospel to kids and families of Mercy Street.
  • Ability and willingness to disciple kids and families of Mercy Street in a manner consistent with the Bible.
  • Understanding of and agreement with Mercy Street's Statement of Faith
  • Being ready, willing, and able to contribute to distinctly Christian activities (including, but not limited to, worship or staff chapel) as an actively engaged Mercy Street staff member.

SPORTS PROGRAMMING

  • Coordinate sporting activities within an area of expertise, including management and execution of: leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, and related activities.
  • Help manage registration, team assignments, scheduling, and related sports administration duties within an assigned sports programming area
  • Assist in coordination of essential volunteer and contractor personnel in the execution of programming events, including: referees/officials, security, trainers and medical professionals, coaches and general volunteers
  • Serve as a point of contact for parents and volunteers within an assigned sports programming area.
  • Coordinate with the distribution of uniforms and equipment
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with volunteers, parents
  • Cultivate an atmosphere at sports programming that aligns with and furthers the Mercy Street Way

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Visit partner organizations (apartment complexes, community organizations, schools, etc.) in scheduled cadence to contact and build relationships with group members.
  • Drive ongoing sports-driven community outreach efforts and events at local partner organizations on a regular cadence
  • Engage groups of volunteers to execute community outreach efforts
  • Communicate about events to volunteers, partner organization personnel, and parents.
  • Be available to assist with various programmatic events

SPORTS FACILITIES OPERATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

  • Assist with the ongoing maintenance and operation of sports facilities, including outdoor sports complexes, indoor gymnasiums, storage areas, restrooms, etc.
  • Coordinate regular inventory and preparation of sporting equipment
  • Execute certain third-party rentals and outside use of sports facilities, ensuring excellent customer service for all users of Organization facilities

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

  • Attend weekly meetings, annual retreats, and other “all hands-on deck” events.
  • Attend, assist in execution and support other events such as Mentoring/Leadership, Community Events and Annual Fundraiser, as needed.
  • Serve on appropriate committees; attend meetings, and other functions.
  • Strengthen teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust.
  • Fulfill necessary tasks, projects or roles as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to serve nights and weekends (e.g., 1pm to 9pm weekdays, 7am-4pm Saturdays)
  • Exhibit initiative, integrity, and sound judgment
  • Experience playing, coaching, or participating in one or more sports
  • Ability and willingness to coach, referee, or otherwise fill sports-specific duties using prior experience or on-the-job training
  • Ability to build rapport and relationships with diverse populations, including parents, participants, volunteers, and partner organization staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, and databases
  • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
  • High school diploma, college degree (associates and above) a plus
  • Experience in working with underserved populations is a plus

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Internship, Local area, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work, Saturday, Weekday work,

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