Athletic Director

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance stipend

Retirement match after one year

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling when appropriate

Job summary

Jacob's Chance in Richmond, VA is seeking an Athletic Director to plan, develop, and manage adaptive athletic programs for youth and adults with disabilities. You will recruit and train coaches, coordinate venues, maintain equipment, and collaborate with families, volunteers, and community partners to expand opportunities.

The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and able to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in sports, recreation, or community wellness settings.
• Experience in a mission-driven or community-based organization encouraged.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee year-round athletic programs.
• Collaborate with community partners and venues to secure program space.
• Manage athletic equipment: inventory, maintenance, storage, and organization.
• Recruit, train, and support coaches and instructors; foster positive relationships.
• Attend and assist with athletic programs; ensure participant attendance.
• Communicate regularly with participants, families, and volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Driver's license

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Jacob's Chance is seeking a community-minded, proactive, and compassionate individual to join our team as Athletic Director (AD). This role is essential to the planning, development, and delivery of adaptive athletic programs and supporting additional assigned programs for youth and adults ages 5–40 with intellectual, developmental, physical, and complex disabilities. The Athletic Director also oversees volunteer recruitment and training for assigned programs and works closely with participants, families, volunteers, and community partners. This position reports to the Program Director.

The ideal candidate has a passion for athletics and an even greater passion for creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They are an organized, relationship-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, values community engagement, and is committed to helping every participant reach their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Athletic Programs

The Athletic Director's primary responsibility is the planning, development, and management of Jacob's Chance athletic programs.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee year-round athletic programs.
• Collaborate with community partners and local venues to secure program space.
• Manage athletic equipment, including inventory, maintenance, storage, and organization.
• Recruit, train, and support coaches and instructors while fostering positive, ongoing relationships.
• Attend and assist with athletic programs, including participant attendance and program facilitation as needed.
• Communicate regularly with participants, families, and volunteers before and throughout each program.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners to strengthen collaborations and expand programming opportunities.
• Collaborate with VCU’s Kinesiology and Health Sciences department to support the execution of Inclusive Fitness & Health
• Lead volunteer orientation and training.
• Provide ongoing support and recognition.
• Ensure volunteers have a positive experience.
• Collaborate with programs team to design and implement variations of volunteer trainings for the programs this position oversees, to fit the needs of the intended audience
• Conduct volunteer trainings as needed throughout the year
• Collaborate with programs team to plan and implement an annual volunteer appreciation event

Administration

• Assist with program planning and evaluation.
• Track registrations and attendance.
• Support special events and organizational initiatives.
• Utilize Google Suite to maintain program schedules, planning documents, and participant records.
• Create and share engaging social media content highlighting athletic programs and participant experiences.

Required Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• 1+ years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a sports, recreation, or community wellness setting
• Experience working in a mission-driven or community-based organization strongly encouraged
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail

Preferred

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

$55,000 / year

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance stipend
• Retirement match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling when appropriate

Job Classification:

Programming

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