Community Sports Development Officer - Remote

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Sports Development Officer to join our remote team and drive grassroots sport initiatives across diverse communities. You will design, implement, and oversee programs, engage local stakeholders, and promote healthy lifestyles through activity.

Your role requires strong communication, project management, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting while building partnerships with schools, clubs, and community organizations to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of grassroots sports structures and challenges.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Passion for sports and promoting physical activity within communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for community sports development initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate sports clinics, workshops, and events for diverse age groups and abilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, sports clubs, and community organizations.
• Seek funding opportunities and manage grants to support program activities.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, reporting on impact and key performance indicators.

Skills

Sports development experience

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Sports Development Officer to join their remote team. This role is focused on fostering grassroots sports participation and promoting healthy lifestyles across various communities. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing sports development programs, engaging with local stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to increase access to sport and physical activity. This position is ideal for an individual committed to making a positive social impact through sport, working effectively from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for community sports development initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate sports clinics, workshops, and events for diverse age groups and abilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, sports clubs, and community organizations.
• Seek funding opportunities and manage grants to support program activities.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, reporting on impact and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Experience in sports development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of grassroots sports structures and challenges.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Passion for sports and promoting physical activity within communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
• Fully remote position with flexibility in working hours.
• Make a meaningful contribution to community well-being through sport.
• Work with a passionate and dedicated organization in the Leisure & Sports sector.
• Opportunity to design and implement impactful programs from anywhere.