Sports Manager

The Salvation Army Southern California•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Manager is responsible for coordinating all practice plans, supervising coaches, creating league schedules, processing registrations, managing the department budget, and communicating with customers. This position directly oversees the planning and execution of core Athletics programs, including Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, Tee-Ball, "Kroc Tots," Dodgeball, and Boxing. The Athletics Manager also serves as a Manager on Duty for the facility, fulfilling closing shifts and overseeing Sports, Recreation, and Athletics-based functions as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
Minimum of two years of experience developing, planning, managing, and supervising sports teams and/or organized recreational programs.
Minimum of two years of experience working with children, preferably in a sports, recreation, or athletics-based environment.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day management and strategic planning for Athletics programs, ensuring quality, safety, and alignment with budgetary and operational goals.
Oversee and ensure high-quality delivery of all core Athletics programs, including Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, Tee-Ball, "Kroc Tots," Dodgeball, and Boxing. This includes curriculum planning, staff oversight, and seasonal programming for each sport.
Responsible for the Athletics Playbook, which includes staff implementation, coach and parent meetings, games, scheduling changes, hiring, and roster/capacities for each sport.
Create and lead athletic/recreation field programs and curriculum with the help of supervisors.
Provide input into the development of policies and procedures for sports programs and conduct surveys of participant satisfaction rankings.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Athletics leads, coaches, and attendants.
Lead and inspire staff and volunteers through probationary and annual reviews, goal setting, monthly staff meetings, and regular job specific training.
Create league, division, and practice schedules.
Schedule staff coverage for gymnasium and athletic fields, including program, tournament, and member usage.
Oversee point-of-sale operations, cash handling, and CCMS database management for all Athletics-based programs.
Provide oversight of the gymnasium and outdoor fields for programs, leagues, tournament play, and rental uses.
Report all gymnasium and recreation field defects and repair problems to Facilities Department and via Upkeep.
Work cooperatively with all program department heads to optimize the integration and cross-marketing of Athletics programs throughout the Kroc Center.
Collaborate with other Directors, Managers, and Coordinators to serve as a Manager on Duty; duties include: supporting Guest Service Associates, ensuring associate coverage of programs, including break times, responding to member and guest inquiries, ensuring the appropriate response to customer/associate incidents and injuries, ensuring the timely setup of events to occur within venues, performing cash-out procedures, being physically present within the facility to ensure our mission is carried out.
Ensure the safe use of the facility by enforcing facility regulations and ensuring that authorized patrons use the facility.
Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned as they relate to the position of Athletics Manager.