Sports Programs Coordinator: Leagues, Camps & Events

Socket.dev; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Sports Complex in Portland, TX seeks a Local Programming Coordinator to organize and run youth and adult programs, leagues, tournaments, and after-school activities. You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing and school partners to ensure successful programming and positive participant experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating registrations, schedules, budgets, staffing, and program evaluation; recruiting officials and instructors; and serving as MOD when required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, event management, education, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered
• 1-2 years of experience in recreation, sports programming, community programming, event management, hospitality, education, facility operations, or a related field preferred
• Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation and training programs
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period
• Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of youth and adult leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, and other local programming under the direction of facility leadership
• Coordinate administrative processes for assigned programs, including registration, rosters, divisions, schedules, standings, participant records, rules, and program guidelines
• Coordinate facility and program schedules based on availability, participation, tournaments, rentals, association usage, maintenance needs, and other facility activities
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, parents, coaches, officials, instructors, and program partners by providing timely information regarding schedules, rules, weather, cancellations, and other program details
• Recruit and coordinate officials, instructors, coaches, and program staff in collaboration with facility leadership to ensure programs are appropriately staffed and prepared
• Track registration, participation, revenue, expenses, retention, and overall program performance; provide regular updates and recommendations to facility leadership
• Assist with preparing program budgets and monitoring program-related revenue and expenses, including staffing, supplies, officials, and other operating costs
• Coordinate with Marketing to promote programming, increase participation, and identify potential programming opportunities based on community interest, participation trends, and facility availability
• Provide on-site program support and supervision by addressing participant concerns, scheduling conflicts, rule questions, and operational needs, escalating issues to facility leadership when appropriate
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools, youth sports organizations, community groups, instructors, and other programming partners
• Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling of part-time programming staff in collaboration with facility leadership
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) as assigned and in accordance with facility procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Team player

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in recreation/sports management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Portland Sports Complex in Portland, TX seeks a Local Programming Coordinator to organize and run youth and adult programs, leagues, tournaments, and after-school activities. You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing and school partners to ensure successful programming and positive participant experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating registrations, schedules, budgets, staffing, and program evaluation; recruiting officials and instructors; and serving as MOD when required.