Sport Coordinator Baseball

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading youth sports organization is seeking a Sports Coordinator to enhance the experience for players and coaches. The role involves building relationships with participants while overseeing practice and game operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sports coaching and excellent communication skills. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

Team-based atmosphere focused on fun

Opportunity to foster community relationships

Online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in coaching or sports leadership roles is required.
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities during events.

Responsibilities

• Empower volunteer coaches in practice sessions.
• Teach and demonstrate sportsmanship values.
• Supervise operations on game days.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific coaching experience

Motivated self-starter

Problem-solving skills

Ability to ensure safety of players

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to foster community-based relationships
• Online training opportunities

Company Overview

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick.

i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 in today\'s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It\'s the way youth sports should be.

Job Summary

The Sports Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for players and coaches. The Sports Coordinator will need to build relationships with players, parents, and coaches while making sure that the instructional aspects of the i9 Sports Experience are delivered. Observing, assessing, and assisting our coaches is paramount. The position entails hands-on involvement with practices and games among all groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Empower volunteer coaches to lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• Supervise the overall operation of designated sport on game day

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific coaching experience & knowledge
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
• Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)

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