Sports Manager: PJACC - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

The Sports Manager plays a dual role in providing leadership for after-school groups and supporting the basketball program. This role involves planning and facilitating educational, recreational, and developmental activities for youth, as well as assisting the basketball coach with practice drills, tournament organization, and overall sports program management. The Group Leader/Sports Manager will work closely with the Group Leaders and Sports Specialist to create a dynamic and engaging environment that fosters both learning and athletic development.

Reports to:      DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES, PRINCE JOSHUA AVITTO COMMUNITY CENTER

Location:         876 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11207

Hours:              Up to 15 hours/week; Non-Exempt

Schedule:        September - June, Monday - Friday, 3pm to 6pm

Salary:             $21 - $22 / hr

Major Duties:

• Lead and facilitate educational, recreational, and developmentally appropriate activities for youth 
• Assist the Sports Specialist with running drills, organizing practice sessions, and managing equipment.
• Coordinate logistics and assist with organizing basketball tournaments and other sports events.
• Ensure the integration of sports activities into the overall program while maintaining the group leader’s responsibilities.
• Collaborate with group leaders to ensure the successful implementation of all activities.
• Support the Sports Specialist in preparing and executing sports-related lessons and practices.
• Maintain effective classroom and sports field management, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• Participate in training and staff development related to both youth development and sports coaching.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma / GED. Two years of college and prior experience working with youth, preferably in a sports setting, strongly preferred.
• Experience in playing, coaching, or managing sports, particularly basketball.
• Ability to lead and participate in group sports and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of sports drills, game strategies, and tournament management is an asset.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and youth development perspective.
• Must be willing to complete DOE & DOH clearances.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.