Position Description

Empowerment Squared is seeking a new full time team member responsible for providing leadership and assistance with Empowerment Squared’s Sports and Recreation activities and other initiatives for newcomer and marginalized families to further Empowerment Squared’s mission and vision. The Coordinator, Sports and Recreation will work closely with the Manager and other team members to execute programming, and participate in strategic planning, outreach, reporting and administration.

This position is required to work in-person primarily at Empowerment Squared’s headquarters at 26 Arrowsmith Road, Hamilton L8E 4H8. Programming may occur at various locations in Hamilton and after school hours.

Key Responsibilities - Program Coordination and Facilitation

1. Program Development :

- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement programs and initiatives.
- Support curriculum development for various programs throughout the year, organizing programs under the UBUNTU framework with an emphasis on wellness.
- Provide mentorship and support to youth and their families.
- Facilitate group programming and individual follow-up, including regular check-ins with program participants and/or guardians where appropriate.
- Facilitate rentals of gym space including supervision of rentals.
- Escalate key issues/risks to Manager and ensure timely action to maintain program timelines.
- Administrative Support, including, but not limited to: i. Communicate and track programs and projects using virtual tools including Google suite, Zoom, WhatsApp, and CRM system.

ii. Managing attendance and enrollment lists, reminder calls, answering phone calls.

iii. Monitoring budgets including creating finance requisition and expense reports.

iv. Support programs launch and closure, including reports,



evaluations, and feedback meetings.

v. Allocate and organize work plans and resources efficiently and effective.

2. Community Outreach and Engagement :

- Support community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of Empowerment Squared and its programs.
- Represent the organization at community meetings, conferences, and other public forums.
- Rapport building with participants and community members.

3. Volunteer Coordination and Support :

- Schedule and coordinate volunteer activities, ensuring adequate coverage and effective use of volunteer resources.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers, addressing any issues or concerns as they arise.

Qualification - Skills and Competencies

- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of current sports and recreation trends, best practices, and standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a quick-paced environment.

Qualification - Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree or higher or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sports programming or a related role.
- Proven experience in curriculum development and program evaluation.

Expectations and Working Conditions





- Carry out the above duties in a professional manner.
- Advance personal knowledge of all aspects of the programs through training and education.
- This position may require occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate program schedules.
- Travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and program events.

Organization Fit

- Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the Empowerment Squared.
- Attention to detail - job requires accuracy and diligence in completing work tasks.
- Confidentiality - job requires maintaining the confidentiality of participant information and data.
- Cooperation - job requires being pleasant, but task oriented with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Dependability - job requires being reliable and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
- Integrity - job requires accountability, honesty, and transparency.
- Resourcefulness - job requires being able to work independently and solve problems.
- Self-control - job requires maintaining composure and keeping emotions in check as a representative of the organization even in difficult situations.

Disclaimer

- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as appropriate.

Compensation and Details

Start Date : Immediate (negotiable)

Job Type and Hours : Full Time, 40 hours a week, In-Person work environment

Compensation : $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience. Salary will be based upon education, experience, and competencies coupled with organizational capacity. Compensation pack

📌 Coordinator, Sports and Recreation (Canada)
🏢 Empowerment Squared
📍 Canada