Tunza Sports Foundation
PASSION & COMPASSION
info@tunzasports.org
Tel: 973-931-4042

Program Start-up Liaison

May 15, 2020 | job-post

Application Deadline

July 01, 2020

Your responsibilities will include;

  • Work with Tunza Sports ‘Field Operations’ Team
  • Identify pressing community social issues in line with Tunza causes at branch locations
  • Process incoming requests by entities that want Tunza in their locality
  • Educate community leaders in the area about Tunza’s mission.
  • Setup up base start-up and fiscal plan
  • Present feasibility study outcomes to the board
  • Monitor, coordinate, and communicate the strategic objectives of the program
  • Work with other staff to develop execution of initial set-up
  • Develop and foster relationships with the community
  • Collect, analyze, and utilize data to project success of the program
  • Network with local government in the locality to inform of our presence
  • Act as a positive representation of the academy to the community
  • Acts as a liaison between other community resources and the academy
  • Develop and implement training of program coordinators in the that area
  • Represent the program in the community to enhance collaboration and advance reputation
  • Monitor home visitation budget and activities
  • Oversee ordering of all requirements and materials for home visits
  • Assist in development of community project briefs
  • Act as internal liaison between Tunza, local Chief and surrounding schools
  • Communicate with team on project status and follow-up on outstanding deliverables
  • Prepare and submit informative material to community
  • Monitor budgets and communicate budget status to internal team
  • Assist in the development, organization, delivery and administration of tournaments, recreation programs and community service activities
  • Ensure that program standards are met
  • Provide data and reports for programs as needed
  • Serve as a member of the management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of branch operations.

Requirements

  • Diploma/Degree in Recreation Management, Sport Management, Public Administration
  • 2+ years of experience in a project start-up
  • Minimum of one 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytically and statistically proficient to analyze data and create necessary reports
  • Proficient in MS suites especially PowerPoint presentations
  • Strong Organizational and Interpersonal skills
  • Experience with MS Office suite preferred
  • Ability to manage sports recreation program activities at multiple sites
  • Knowledge of rules in sports recreation program activities
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Creative thinker with a history of applying innovation in programming
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build community relationships
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Disciplined and can boost morale and cooperation within school community.
  • Degree in Community Service and Public Relations a plus

You might be a good fit if you,

  • Demonstrate ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective programs
  • Have service-oriented attitude
  • Have Solid presentation capabilities
  • Can establish and nurture beneficial community relationships
  • Are self-motivated, take initiative and solve complex problems
  • Can negotiate with and influence others
  • Can thrive in a high-pressure environment
  • Are willing to travel for an extended period

Key details

  • This position CANNOT be combined with another position
  • Location: Travel to different locations.
  • Compensation: Travel Expenses
  • Work schedule: Seasonal- Project based
  • Duration: 1-3 Years
  • Minimum age required: 25 years