Sports Coordinator

Think Together•Rancho Mirage, CA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, the Sports Coordinator oversees the regional sports program and organizes the resources needed to run leagues and tournaments, including coaches, referees, and playing fields and courts. The role supports students’ growth and development through safe, inclusive, positive sports programming during after-school and out-of-school programs. The coordinator plans and administers fitness sessions, practices, games, and regional tournaments; trains and supports coaches, referees, and volunteers; collaborates with site and regional staff; and oversees sports equipment and inventory. The position also supports virtual, in-person, or hybrid physical activity and wellness programs, grant reporting, event tracking, facility research, and volunteer recruitment. The role manages part-time sports coordinators in specific regions and promotes academics, character development, teamwork, and quality competition.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two or more years of demonstrated experience and ability in leading sports events and practices and managing equipment inventory.
Demonstrated ability to coach youth and volunteer coaches in athletic competitions.
Demonstrated experience leading groups of children and engaging and inspiring youth.
Demonstrated commitment to serving the greater community.
Self-motivation and strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to understand the larger perspective while maintaining attention to detail and multitasking.
Experience interacting with diverse communities and ability to integrate into an existing school community.
Knowledge of computer and internet-based programs used for communication and grant requirements.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures.
Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
Must provide a clear TB test.
Must pass Advanced Math and English skills (K–8) testing.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall sports program, including rules, policies, standings, and forms for sports seasons throughout the academic year.
Organize practices, games, and regional tournaments, creating a safe and inclusive program presence in after-school programs.
Plan and implement positive sports programming during after-school programs.
Plan and administer fitness sessions, team practices, league games, and regional tournaments.
Manage coaches, referees, and volunteers through collaboration and communication with site and regional staff.
Coordinate and deliver training for coaches, referees, and volunteers on student engagement, skill building, cooperative play, sportsmanship, and sport-specific rules and boundaries.
Collaborate with Site Program Managers to maintain participation data for grant reporting and organize and inventory equipment.
Help create and maintain an events and field trips tracking system.
Obtain quotes for venues, food services, purchase orders, and other facilities appropriate to program budgets and staff capacity.
Research rental facilities, equipment rentals, and excursions as needed.
Support virtual, in-person, or hybrid physical activity and wellness programs.
Lead coaches, program leaders, or volunteers in developing practices that build skills, cooperative play, and awareness of rules and boundaries.
Promote THINK’s Core Values in out-of-school programming, including academics, quality competition, character development, and teamwork.
Collaborate with Site Program Managers to maintain quality sports programs and organize and inventory equipment.
Collaborate with other departments to recruit and coordinate volunteers who support positive, inclusive play and physical activity.
Oversee and manage part-time sports coordinators in specific regions through communication, coaching, modeling, and support.
Collaborate with and oversee Site Program Managers’ inventory of sports equipment purchased for the program.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Pass Live Scan, provide a clear TB test, and pass Advanced Math and English skills testing for K–8.