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 is actively involved in day-to-day operations for sports leagues, instructional programs, tournaments, camps, and special events. The Sports Coordinator independently manages assigned programs, provides hands-on support as needed, and helps ensure programs offer participants a positive, organized, safe, and enjoyable experience.

The position includes general sports program administration and on-site support, along with responsibilities specific to youth and adult sports. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with flexibility to work evenings and additional weekend hours as needed to support 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 start on time, run efficiently, and follow established MJCCA Sports policies, rules, and safety procedures.
• Address participant concerns, resolve conflicts, and respond professionally and efficiently to unexpected game-day challenges.
• Assist with participant recruitment, retention, marketing, and promotion of Sports Department programs.
• Support the 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 organizing and conducting player evaluations to assess skill levels and support balanced youth team formation.
• Help recruit and develop volunteer coaches, providing 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 planning and executing youth sports camps, school-break programs, and early childhood sports classes.
• Support end-of-season celebrations, awards, and other activities recognizing participants and volunteers.
• Help create a positive youth sports experience prioritizing player development, participation, confidence, and enjoyment.
• Assist with management and operation of adult recreational and competitive sports leagues, tournaments, and pickup programs.
• Work with team captains and participants to promote organized competition, fair play, and a positive league environment.
• Assist with competitive balance, division placement, and league formats to provide an appropriate experience for participants with varying skill levels.
• Help identify opportunities to expand adult sports participation through new leagues, tournaments, and recreational offerings.
• Support relationship-building with adult participants, encourage returning teams, and strengthen the adult sports community.

What This Job Offers

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