Assistant Athletic Director

Boys and Girls Club of the Colorado River•Bullhead City, AZ

About The Position

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and organized part-time Assistant Athletic Director to support the Athletic Director in planning, coordinating, supervising, and operating Club athletic programs, activities, and facilities. The role provides hands-on support for youth sports, including basketball, volleyball, and flag football, as well as other sports as they develop. Responsibilities span league administration, scheduling, game-day operations, coordination of coaches and officials, equipment preparation, facility operations, and communication with participants and families. The position also helps coordinate community partnerships, tournaments, sports clinics, camps, recreational opportunities, and outside rentals at Club athletic facilities in Bullhead City and Fort Mohave, Arizona, and other Club locations as needed. Working under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Assistant Athletic Director helps create a safe, positive, inclusive, and fun environment for youth. The position supports youth supervision and protection, sportsmanship, facility readiness, administrative recordkeeping, and communication with families, volunteers, and community partners. The work schedule is flexible and includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends as required by athletic programs, leagues, tournaments, and facility rentals. Compensation is $15.15–$17.25 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience participating in, coaching, officiating, organizing, or assisting with recreational or competitive sports.
Basic knowledge of basketball, volleyball, football, or other organized sports.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with children, teenagers, parents, coaches, volunteers, and community partners.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow directions, and work independently when appropriate.
Basic computer proficiency, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling applications.
Dependability, punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to assist wherever needed within the athletics department.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to successfully complete required background screening and youth protection training.
Ability to obtain and maintain required CPR, First Aid, and other applicable safety certifications within established organizational timelines.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and move throughout athletic facilities for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, move, and set up athletic equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance when needed.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including exposure to varying weather conditions and seasonal temperatures, and on gymnasium floors, athletic fields, and other recreational surfaces.
Ability to perform routine field and gymnasium preparation, equipment setup, and post-event cleanup.
Ability to respond promptly to situations requiring supervision or assistance during athletic activities.
Ability to travel between assigned Club locations as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a Boys & Girls Club, parks and recreation department, school athletic program, youth sports league, or similar organization.
Experience coaching, officiating, or coordinating youth sports programs.
Experience organizing tournaments, sports clinics, camps, or special events.
Familiarity with sports registration systems, league scheduling software, or tournament management applications.
Experience assisting with athletic facility operations or community facility rentals.
Knowledge of youth development principles and positive coaching techniques.
Current CPR, First Aid, or relevant coaching certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist the Athletic Director with planning, organizing, implementing, and operating Club athletic programs.
Support youth sports leagues, registrations, team assignments, schedules, standings, and tournament brackets.
Help coordinate practices, games, tournaments, clinics, camps, and special athletic events.
Recruit, schedule, and coordinate volunteer coaches, referees, umpires, scorekeepers, and other event personnel.
Communicate league rules, schedules, program information, and changes to coaches, participants, parents, and volunteers.
Assist with coaches' meetings, orientations, and other league activities, and provide on-site assistance and supervision during programs and events.
Support the Athletic Director in identifying improvements to existing programs and opportunities for new athletic offerings.
Help build and maintain relationships with schools, youth sports organizations, recreational leagues, community partners, and other organizations.
Help coordinate collaborative athletic programs, tournaments, clinics, camps, and community events, and assist with program promotion, fundraisers, and other Club events.
Represent the organization professionally when interacting with community organizations, coaches, families, and volunteers.
Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and supervising approved outside rentals and community use of athletic facilities, including the Denise Swartzman/BHHS Legacy Foundation Gymnasium and Fiesta Bowl Field.
Communicate with rental groups about access, scheduling, equipment, setup requirements, and Club policies; help open, monitor, and secure facilities before, during, and after activities.
Help ensure rental groups comply with facility-use agreements, safety requirements, and Club policies; report facility damage, maintenance concerns, and policy violations.
Prepare gymnasiums, fields, and other facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and special events, including setting up sports equipment and seating.
Assist with football field preparation, including markings, pylons, down markers, chains, and goalpost padding.
Inspect facilities and equipment before and after events, address minor safety concerns within training and authority, report hazards, and assist with breakdown, storage, and restoration.
Help maintain clean, safe, organized, and presentable athletic facilities, including routine cleanup and cleaning shared equipment and frequently touched surfaces.
Check restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas for order and supplies; handle routine needs or report concerns.
Assist with basic equipment care and organization, and report equipment malfunctions, facility damage, and maintenance needs.
Maintain accurate registrations, rosters, schedules, standings, participation records, rental records, and event records.
Track athletic equipment, uniforms, supplies, field-marking materials, and officiating equipment; monitor inventory and communicate replacement needs.
Assist with preparing program information, flyers, schedules, and other communications, and use computer applications, email, spreadsheets, and scheduling systems to support operations.
Follow Club safety policies, youth protection procedures, and applicable Boys & Girls Clubs of America standards.
Help provide appropriate youth supervision and promote positive behavior, teamwork, respect, fair play, and good sportsmanship.
Address inappropriate behavior or policy violations professionally and constructively; respond to injuries, emergencies, and safety concerns according to Club procedures and training.
Promptly report incidents, injuries, suspected abuse or neglect, and other safety concerns in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect the confidentiality of Club members and their families.
Perform other related duties as necessary to support the Athletic Director and the organization's mission and operations.