Sports League Manager

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•$58,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports League Manager plans, develops, implements, and grows Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale athletic leagues and community sports programming. The role serves as the organization’s primary ambassador and subject matter expert for athletics, establishing BGCS athletics as a respected youth sports platform and ensuring participants experience safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate programming centered on sportsmanship, character, and lifelong engagement in sports. The manager provides strategic leadership for leagues and athletic initiatives; oversees seasonal planning, operations, facilities, volunteer coaches, budgets, and program quality; and works with Branch Directors, Sports & Fitness Coordinators, organizational leadership, and community partners. The position combines direct facilitation of leagues and programs with planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement. It also builds partnerships and expands community use of BGCS facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Teaching and/or coaching experience with youth.
Experience in athletic administration.
Experience in or knowledge of a wide variety of athletics across competitive levels, ages, genders, and interests.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing needs.
Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Ability to work weeknights and weekends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and comfort adapting to new technology.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive Club vehicles.
Flawless ethics and integrity.
Safety-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Direct youth programming experience.
Experience working in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and long-term vision for BGCS sports leagues and athletic initiatives.
Establish annual league goals, calendars, operating plans, and growth strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
Lead the seasonal planning cycle using the BGCS Sports Playbook for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
Design, implement, and improve sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, events, and BGCA Healthy Lifestyles programming.
Develop league schedules, registration timelines, rules, and operating procedures consistent with organizational policies and risk-management standards.
Work with Branch Directors and Sports & Fitness Coordinators to implement consistent policies, procedures, and participant expectations.
Lead, coach, train, and develop part-time staff.
Promote sportsmanship, integrity, inclusion, youth development, positive behavior guidance, and active supervision.
Manage facility utilization, gym readiness, equipment needs, and relationships with organizations using BGCS athletic spaces.
Identify opportunities for external organizations, leagues, schools, and community groups to use BGCS facilities.
Provide operational support to branch staff with league administration, scheduling, game management, and participant concerns.
Maintain accurate league statistics, game results, participant records, registration and incident records, volunteer documentation, and operational records.
Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and retain volunteer coaches and sports program volunteers.
Develop and maintain coach training materials, league handbooks, and Codes of Conduct.
Communicate with, recognize, and support volunteer coaches; address their concerns, conflicts, and performance issues fairly and promptly.
Ensure volunteers understand league rules, expectations, child safety standards, and sportsmanship requirements, and maintain their records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
Develop, manage, and monitor league budgets by branch and program area.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and program evaluations for leadership and stakeholders.
Analyze participation trends, program outcomes, and community feedback to identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and improved impact.
Serve as the primary community ambassador for BGCS athletic leagues and build partnerships with schools, municipalities, sports leagues, athletic organizations, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Position BGCS facilities as a community hub for youth sports, recreation, and collaboration, and develop opportunities for external groups to host practices, leagues, camps, and events there.
Support marketing and recruitment by promoting league opportunities, partnerships, and program successes.
Collaborate with internal staff on consistent stakeholder messaging about leagues, events, and Healthy Game Changers initiatives.
Collaborate with administrative staff on athletic-program grants, charitable partnerships, and fundraising.
Ensure grant-funded programs and Healthy Lifestyle initiatives meet established goals and performance expectations.
Stay current on youth sports development, facility utilization, and volunteer management practices.
Provide sound judgment and decisive leadership in routine and emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.