Sports Coordinator

Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Sports Coordinator works closely with the Sports Director to support the planning, organization, and execution of MJCCA youth and adult sports programs. The role contributes to day-to-day operations for leagues, instructional programs, tournaments, camps, and special events. The coordinator independently manages assigned programs, provides hands-on support as needed, and helps ensure programs are positive, organized, safe, and enjoyable for participants.

The position supports youth sports through player evaluations, balanced team formation, volunteer coach development, practices and skill-development activities, consistent application of league policies, camps, school-break programs, early childhood classes, and end-of-season recognition. It also supports adult recreational and competitive leagues, tournaments, pickup programs, team captains, fair play, competitive balance, and efforts to grow participation and strengthen the adult sports community.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with flexibility to work evenings and additional weekend hours as needed to support sports leagues, programs, tournaments, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and operating youth and adult sports leagues, instructional programs, tournaments, camps, and special events.
• Take primary responsibility for assigned programs, including planning, communication, scheduling, game-day operations, and end-of-season administration.
• Manage participant registration, rosters, schedules, standings, playoffs, and other league administration.
• Communicate with participants, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, and team captains.
• Provide on-site supervision and support for games, practices, evaluations, tournaments, and special events.
• Serve as a coach, referee, scorekeeper, game clock operator, or other game-day support staff as needed.
• Recruit, schedule, communicate with, and support volunteer coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and other program personnel.
• Assist with facility and equipment preparation, including court and field setup, equipment distribution, cleanup, and inventory management.
• Ensure programs begin on time, operate efficiently, and follow MJCCA Sports policies, rules, and safety procedures.
• Address participant concerns, resolve conflicts, and respond to unexpected game-day challenges professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with participant recruitment, retention, marketing, and promotion of Sports Department programs.
• Support development and implementation of new leagues, tournaments, instructional programs, and special events.
• Maintain accurate program information and records using department software and administrative systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve program quality, operational efficiency, and the participant experience.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive environment emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and community.
• Assist the Sports Director with additional departmental responsibilities and special projects throughout the year.
• Assist with youth player evaluations and balanced team formation.
• Help recruit and develop volunteer coaches and provide guidance on league rules, practice expectations, and age-appropriate instruction.
• Lead or assist with youth team practices, instructional classes, and skill-development activities as needed.
• Help ensure youth league playing-time requirements, substitution policies, and sportsmanship expectations are followed consistently.
• Assist with youth sports camps, school-break programs, early childhood sports classes, and end-of-season celebrations and awards.
• Help create a positive youth sports experience that prioritizes player development, participation, confidence, and enjoyment.
• Assist with managing adult recreational and competitive leagues, tournaments, and pickup programs.
• Work with adult team captains and participants to promote organized competition, fair play, and a positive league environment.
• Assist with competitive balance, division placement, and league formats for participants of varying skill levels.
• Help identify opportunities to expand adult sports participation and strengthen the adult sports community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed