Sports Coordinator

Think Together•Cathedral City, CA

20h

About The Position

Think Together is a California nonprofit founded in 1997 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, fields, and courts. The role supports students’ growth and development through safe, inclusive, and positive sports programming during after-school and out-of-school programs. The coordinator plans and administers fitness sessions, practices, league games, and regional tournaments; trains and supports coaches, referees, and volunteers; collaborates with site and regional staff; and helps maintain participation records, equipment inventories, and event tracking systems. The role also researches venues and rentals, obtains quotes, supports virtual, in-person, or hybrid physical activity and wellness programming, and manages part-time sports coordinators in specific regions. The position promotes academic engagement, character development, teamwork, quality competition, and Think Together’s core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
At least two years of experience and demonstrated 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 engaging and inspiring youth.
Demonstrated commitment to serving the greater community.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to see 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.
Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting and provide a clear TB test.
Must pass Advanced Math and English skills testing for K–8.

Responsibilities

Manage the regional sports program, including rules, policies, standings, forms, and seasonal sports such as soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball.
Organize practices, games, and regional tournaments while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
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 and referees on student engagement, skill building, cooperative play, sportsmanship, and relevant rules and boundaries.
Collaborate with Site Program Managers to maintain participation data for grant reporting and to 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 within 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 in developing practices that build skills and promote cooperative games and awareness of rules and boundaries.
Promote Think Together’s core values in out-of-school programs, including academics, quality competition, character development, and teamwork.
Help recruit and coordinate volunteers with other departments to 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 Site Program Managers on sports equipment purchases, organization, and inventory.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and procedures.