Sports Coordinator

Think Together•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing 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, playing fields, and courts. The role requires a genuine interest in supporting students’ growth and development and the flexibility and commitment to help them reach their potential. The Sports Coordinator manages sports programming throughout the academic year, plans practices, games, fitness sessions, and regional tournaments, and works to maintain a safe, inclusive environment. The role also coordinates and trains coaches, referees, and volunteers; collaborates with site and regional staff on participation data and equipment; supports event and facility planning; and promotes THINK’s core values, including academics, character development, teamwork, and quality competition.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two or more 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.
Demonstrated experience leading groups of children and engaging and inspiring youth.
Demonstrated commitment to serving the greater community.
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 integrating into an existing school community.
Knowledge of computer and internet-based programs used for communication and grant requirements.
Must pass a 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 such as soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball.
Create a safe and inclusive sports program and organize practices, games, and large regional tournaments.
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 accurate participation data for grant reporting and organize and inventory equipment.
Assist in creating and maintaining an events and field trips tracking system.
Obtain quotes for venues, food services, purchase orders, and 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, and volunteers in developing practices and activities that build skills and encourage cooperative play and awareness of rules and boundaries.
Promote THINK’s core values in out-of-school settings, including attention to academics, quality competition, character development, and teamwork.
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 on sports equipment purchased for the program.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and procedures.