Sports Manager

Eastridge; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Sports Manager to lead community sports and school-based inclusion programs across an assigned region. You will expand participation, manage events, support athletes and volunteers, and build relationships with schools and partners.

The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 3–5 years in youth programming or sports administration, strong communication, and a proven ability to manage volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in youth programming, sports administration, recreation, or community programs.
• Experience managing volunteers, staff, or community programs.
• Strong communication, public speaking, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or inclusive programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional sports programming, competitions, tournaments, and community events, including logistics, facilities, equipment, registration, compliance, and volunteer coordination.
• Recruit, train, and support athletes, Unified Partners, coaches, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, districts, recreation departments, athletic programs, and community organizations.
• Support school inclusion initiatives by tracking engagement, providing resources, and helping schools implement inclusive sports and leadership programs.
• Oversee volunteer teams, interns, and event committees to ensure successful program execution.
• Assist with program budgets, reporting, inventory, contracts, and administrative processes.
• Promote community engagement, fundraising initiatives, health programs, and athlete leadership opportunities.
• Travel regularly throughout the assigned region to support events, partners, and programs.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Organization

Relationship Building

Volunteer Management

Inclusive Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Education, or related field

Job description

Sports Manager

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Salary Pay Range and Other Compensation: The salary range for this position is expected to be between $50,000-67,000 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

About the Role: Responsible for leading community sports and school-based inclusion programs across an assigned region. This role focuses on expanding participation, managing events, supporting athletes and volunteers, and building strong relationships with schools, community partners, and local programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regional sports programming, competitions, tournaments, and community events, including logistics, facilities, equipment, registration, compliance, and volunteer coordination.
• Recruit, train, and support athletes, Unified Partners, coaches, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, districts, recreation departments, athletic programs, and community organizations.
• Support school inclusion initiatives by tracking engagement, providing resources, and helping schools implement inclusive sports and leadership programs.
• Oversee volunteer teams, interns, and event committees to ensure successful program execution.
• Assist with program budgets, reporting, inventory, contracts, and administrative processes.
• Promote community engagement, fundraising initiatives, health programs, and athlete leadership opportunities.
• Travel regularly throughout the assigned region to support events, partners, and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Education, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in youth programming, sports administration, recreation, or community-based programs.
• Experience managing volunteers, staff, or community programs.
• Strong communication, public speaking, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or inclusive programming preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.