Sports Coordinator

Think Together•Desert Hot Springs, CA

14h

About The Position

Think Together is a California nonprofit that partners with schools to provide programs during and outside the school day. 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 facilities. The role supports students’ growth and development through safe, inclusive, and positive sports programming in after-school and out-of-school settings. The Sports Coordinator manages sports seasons throughout the academic year, plans practices, games, fitness sessions, and regional tournaments, and trains and supports coaches, referees, and volunteers. The position collaborates with site and regional staff to maintain program quality, participation records, equipment inventories, and event tracking. It also researches facilities and equipment, obtains quotes, supports virtual, in-person, or hybrid physical activity and wellness programming, and oversees part-time sports coordinators in specific regions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
At least two years of demonstrated experience and ability leading sports events and practices and managing equipment inventory.
Demonstrated ability to coach youth and volunteer coaches in athletic competitions.
Experience leading groups of children and ability to engage and inspire youth.
Commitment to serving the greater community.
Self-motivated, with strong oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to understand the broader perspective while maintaining attention to detail and multitasking effectively.
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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Ability to pass a Live Scan criminal background check and provide a clear TB test.
Ability to pass Advanced Math and English skills (K–8) testing.

Responsibilities

Manage the regional sports program, including rules, policies, standings, and forms for sports seasons such as soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball.
Organize practices, games, and regional tournaments and maintain a safe, inclusive presence in after-school programs.
Plan and implement positive sports programming during the after-school program.
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, 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, and hybrid physical activity and wellness programs.
Lead coaches, program leaders, and volunteers in developing practices and activities that build skills, promote cooperative games, and teach rules and boundaries.
Promote THINK’s Core Values in out-of-school programming, including academics, quality competition, character development, and teamwork.
Collaborate with other departments to recruit and coordinate volunteers who support 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’ management of sports equipment purchased for the program.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Pass a Live Scan criminal background check, provide a clear TB test, and pass Advanced Math and English skills (K–8) testing.