Remote Community Sports Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

PTO – paid time off

Flexible work

Professional development

Home office equipment allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Community Sports Manager to lead initiatives that grow sports participation and wellbeing across diverse communities. You will design programs from a home office while collaborating with local partners and a dedicated remote team.

You will develop strategic partnerships, organize events, manage grants, and promote inclusive sports for all ages and abilities. Strong organizational and communication skills and a passion for community development are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, program development, or sports management.
• Strong understanding of the benefits of sport for wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community sports strategies and programs that align with organizational goals.
• Identify and build relationships with community leaders, sports organizations, and stakeholders.
• Organize and manage community sporting events, workshops, and leagues.
• Oversee the application and management of grants and funding for community sports initiatives.
• Promote inclusive participation in sports, ensuring accessibility for all ages and abilities.
• Develop and disseminate marketing materials to promote community sports programs and events.

Skills

Community engagement

Program development

Sports management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Community Development, Public Health, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and community-focused Remote Community Sports Manager to spearhead initiatives that foster sports participation and well-being across diverse communities. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to design and implement programs from your own workspace while collaborating with local partners and a dedicated remote team. You will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships, organizing sporting events, managing grants, and promoting inclusive sports programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about community development through sport, possesses strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in an independent, remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community sports strategies and programs that align with organizational goals.
• Identify and build relationships with community leaders, sports organizations, and stakeholders.
• Organize and manage community sporting events, workshops, and leagues.
• Oversee the application and management of grants and funding for community sports initiatives.
• Promote inclusive participation in sports, ensuring accessibility for all ages and abilities.
• Develop and disseminate marketing materials to promote community sports programs and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Community Development, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, program development, or sports management.
• Strong understanding of the benefits of sports for community well-being and social inclusion.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with grant writing and management is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A chance to make a significant positive impact on communities through sport.
• Home office equipment allowance.