Sports Coordinator

City of Fishers•Fishers, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fishers Community Center seeks an energetic Sports Coordinator passionate about youth development and sports. The position works with the program manager to grow and enhance sports offerings and activities, maintaining and improving participant involvement, retention, and program quality. The specific sport may vary by season. The role involves supporting seasonal leagues, recreation programs, camps, clinics, and outreach; organizing teams and schedules; supervising participants; maintaining equipment and safe facilities; and providing customer service. The coordinator must be prepared to respond to emergencies and may provide first aid or CPR as needed. The Fishers Community Center opened in October 2025 and is a 105,000-square-foot facility. Amenities include a walking track, indoor playground, café, two indoor pools, three athletic gyms, fitness floor, exercise studios, childcare, and a campus dog park. This position receives a free Community Center membership.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of a high school diploma.
At least one year of experience managing and running adult sports leagues and working in a teaching or coaching capacity.
Knowledge of methods and principles for instructing individuals or groups of children, teens, or adults.
Physical ability to lead and participate in a variety of youth sports activities and to set up and take down sports equipment.
Ability to collaboratively solve problems and maintain positive, productive working relationships with members, employees, and the public.
Valid Indiana driver’s license and a driving record that permits insurability to operate a City vehicle.
Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them within the first 60 days; training will be provided.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, in an environment with frequent interruptions and background noise.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing, developing, and monitoring seasonal sports leagues, recreation programs, summer sports camps, clinics, and outreach programs.
Build relationships with participants and foster a professional atmosphere grounded in fair play.
Create teams from registrations, develop practice and game schedules, maintain accurate records, and attend offsite sporting events.
Supervise children during games and activities to help ensure they are conducted safely.
Establish clear behavior expectations for participants and ensure they are followed.
Set up, break down, clean, and maintain equipment.
Enforce safety guidelines, inspect equipment regularly, and promptly report maintenance issues.
Provide customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Solicit participant feedback to improve programs and services.
Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Promote patron safety and take charge when necessary during an emergency.
Respond to emergencies, provide immediate assistance, administer first aid or CPR as needed, and follow emergency protocols.
Immediately report accidents and emergencies and complete accident reports as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.