Manager, Sports and Recreation (Youth Baseball and Softball)

The J•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Manager, Sports and Recreation (Youth Baseball and Softball) coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations and administration of The J’s youth baseball and softball programs. Responsibilities include league administration, scheduling, registration, staffing, communication, program growth, fiscal sustainability, and effective resource management. The Manager recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates part-time and seasonal staff and helps ensure compliance with youth protection policies, health and safety standards, and operational procedures. Baseball and softball programs operate year-round, including a smaller Fall league, a larger Spring/Summer league, and year-round camps and clinics. The Spring/Summer season runs from April through early July and is the busiest period, requiring evening and weekend hours as operational demands dictate. A flexible schedule is permitted to accommodate seasonal demands and balance program needs throughout the year. The position offers an opportunity to build on the program’s growth, strengthen operations, and improve the experience for players, families, coaches, and volunteers. The Manager reports to the Director of Sports and Recreation.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a director, supervisor, or manager of a sports and recreation program or department.
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or comparable experience.
Entrepreneurial approach to operating a sports and recreation facility or program, including ownership of program success, seeking ways to grow and improve, setting goals, evaluating outcomes, and adjusting operations using budget and customer satisfaction data.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with technology related to finances, customer relations or service, and employee management.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend availability during the peak Spring/Summer season.
Ability to move freely around Fitness, Sports & Aquatics facilities.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Background and experience in baseball and/or softball as a coach or administrator.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Sports & Recreation and department staff to advance The J’s mission and departmental goals for youth baseball and softball.
Oversee day-to-day league operations, including field assignments, game scheduling, team formations, practice coordination, and game-day logistics.
Coach or supervise clinics, programs, and camps as needed.
Maintain baseball and softball equipment and program supplies, including pitching machines, batting tees, helmets, bases, and field equipment.
Coordinate field and facility readiness through inspections, maintenance requests, field preparation, equipment setup, and communication about weather-related delays or cancellations.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate umpires, supervisors, coaches, and other seasonal staff.
Develop and implement onboarding and training procedures for umpires and game supervisors.
Manage league administration, including registration, rosters, schedules, standings, game results, statistics, rule implementation, and communication with coaches and families.
Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing revenue opportunities.
Partner with Marketing & Communications to promote registration, communicate program updates, coordinate signage, and support marketing initiatives across digital, traditional, and social media.
Identify opportunities to increase participation, improve efficiency, enhance player and family experience, and generate revenue.
Collaborate with internal departments, community partners, coaches, officials, and volunteers to plan league programming, events, clinics, and other initiatives.
Create and oversee program policies, administration, and budgets; oversee payroll and maintain required records and statistics.
Support the Director in monitoring and enforcing youth protection policies as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sports and Recreation.