Salary Range = $50,000-$55,000/year
The Volo Kids Foundation provides free organized sports programs to kids in Baltimore, Boston, Denver, New York, New Jersey, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Our programs remove
barriers to athletic participation such as gender, skill, and financial resources while bringing different communities together.
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2015, Volo Kids is a community based organization working to use the power of play to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids. Since its inception, Volo Kids has engaged over 45,000 Kids nationwide. Our sports programs are powered by thousands volunteers across the country.
If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo Kids Foundation could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.
Proof We Are Awesome
● Nationally recognized nonprofit organization
● Serving more than 45,000 kids in free youth programs annually
● 8 City Markets active & Counting...
If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo Kids could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.
More Than a Job
● Annual company events such as Summit Retreat & Volo Games Field Day
● Healthcare and 401K benefits available
● Free sports leagues & events
● Dog-friendly office!
SUMMARY
When you accept a position with Volo Kids, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the nonprofit and youth sports industries. We are looking for natural leaders with an all-hands-on-deck, not afraid to roll up their sleeves, kind of attitude. Everyone operates as a customer facing member of the team.
If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process– keep scrolling!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Programming Execution and Growth
● Manage all local program operations and logistics and grow local programs
● Build and maintain key community relationships to support organizational growth and sustainability
● Develop relationships with current and future program partners
● Serve as lead point of contact for local partnerships
● Serve as lead coach or site lead for local youth sports programs throughout the week
● Collaborate with Volo Kids market leads across the country to evolve product quality and program growth
● Collect program metrics and analysis throughout the season and utilize tools provided for tracking and evaluating
● Work closely with leadership to execute seasonal program evaluations in order to maintain a high level of program execution
● Develop seasonal and annual plans to expand the impact of your market through strategic partnerships, gap analysis, and product quality
Operations and Logistics
● Oversee daily operations of all programs, including equipment and shirt inventory, snack distribution, and venue oversight
● Oversee Volo Kids registration platform including: program builds, template creation, and in-season communication
● Support all customer service efforts in the market, and serve as elevation point
Volunteer and Staff Management
● Support recruitment and retention efforts for talented part-time youth sports coaches, referees, and site leads
● Identify new platforms and partnerships to grow volunteer pool
● Oversee all Onboarding, training, and recruitment efforts in the market
● Execute local payroll process for all part-time youth sports coaches, referees, and site leads
● Schedule staffing and volunteer recruitment events - including part time staff interviews, recruitment fairs, pre-season training, mid-season check-ins, end of season celebrations, and staff appreciation events
● Create and execute a staff evaluation and success plan, including shadow shifts, continued training and development, tiered perks, and the collection of supporting data and metrics.
● Compile staff and volunteer feedback for review, and manage feedback analysis
● Assure quality and strength of all staffing at sports programs through site visits and serve as site lead whenever necessary
Expand Impact Via Marketing, Community Outreach, Partnerships & Events
● Increase brand awareness for the Volo Kids Foundation through community events and local partnerships; Be the outreach event lead & attend events as needed
● Strategically track effectiveness of these events by measuring growth in recruitment numbers for volunteers and kids at our programs
● Identify community events for Volo Kids Foundation to promote offerings and endure proper staffing of community outreach volunteers
Fundraising & Development
● Collect data & provide analysis to support future funding opportunities
● Execute fundraising activities with the support of city team and local hosts
MUST-HAVES
● BA or BS degree; minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience
● Demonstrated success in leading program strategies with the ability to identify and respond to opportunities with tailoring, designing and managing innovative, high-quality programs
● Ability to work nights and weekends (hours will include time in the office and on-site coaching at programs)
● Can marshal resources effectively and comfortably navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervision
● Detail-oriented project manager – you have experience managing multiple projects across function areas and feel comfortable wearing many hats
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Dynamic personality interested in working in, and contributing to, a fun and active work environment - inside the office and out in the field!
“WOW” US WITH ...
● Fundraising and/or non-profit work
● Experience managing a team
Additional Information
Volo Kids is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Volo does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Volo also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.