Sports League Manager

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•$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 position serves as the organization’s primary athletics subject matter expert and community ambassador, promoting a safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate environment centered on sportsmanship, character, and lifelong participation in sports. The manager provides strategic leadership for sports leagues and athletic initiatives, develops annual goals and operating plans, oversees seasonal leagues and related programming, and works with Branch Directors, Sports & Fitness Coordinators, staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure consistent, high-quality operations. The role combines direct facilitation with planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement. It also focuses on increasing participation, expanding community partnerships, and maximizing use of BGCS facilities. The position oversees volunteer coach engagement, facility partnerships, league budgets and records, and program quality. It supports grant-funded programs and Healthy Lifestyle initiatives, maintains ethical and consistent league standards, and builds strong relationships with families, volunteers, and community partners.

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 readily 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.
Position BGCS athletics as a respected model for organized, competitive, developmentally appropriate youth sports.
Serve as the organization’s primary subject matter expert for athletics, league operations, and youth sports programming.
Promote sportsmanship, integrity, inclusion, and youth development across athletic programs.
Partner with Branch Directors and Sports & Fitness Coordinators to implement policies, procedures, and participant expectations consistently.
Lead, support, train, and develop part-time staff.
Use sound judgment and provide decisive leadership in routine and emergency situations.
Analyze participation trends, program outcomes, and community feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Design, implement, and improve seasonal sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, events, and BGCA Healthy Lifestyles programming.
Develop league schedules, registration timelines, rules, and operating procedures that support safe, equitable, policy-compliant programming.
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.
Oversee the seasonal league planning cycle using the BGCS Sports Playbook for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
Maintain accurate league statistics, game results, participant records, registrations, incident records, volunteer documentation, and operational records.
Provide branch staff with operational support for league administration, scheduling, game management, and participant concerns.
Ensure athletic programming is inclusive and accessible across ages, genders, and skill levels.
Promote positive behavior guidance, active supervision, and youth development best practices.
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.
Build and maintain community partnerships with schools, municipalities, sports leagues, athletic organizations, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Promote BGCS facilities as a community hub for youth sports, recreation, and collaboration, including opportunities to host practices, leagues, camps, and events.
Support marketing and recruitment by promoting league opportunities, partnerships, and program successes.
Coordinate consistent stakeholder communications about leagues, events, and Healthy Game Changers initiatives.
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 engage volunteer coaches; address concerns, conflicts, and performance issues fairly and promptly.
Ensure volunteers understand league rules, expectations, child safety standards, and sportsmanship requirements.
Maintain volunteer 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.
Stay current on best practices in youth sports development, facility utilization, and volunteer management.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.