Volunteer: Athletic Director

Volunteermatch; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative volunteer-led organization is seeking a passionate Athletic Director to oversee and enhance athletic programs for youth with disabilities. This role involves leading a dedicated team of coaches and volunteers to ensure program excellence and safety while fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching and program management, with a commitment to community engagement and youth development. Join this meaningful mission to create adaptive sports opportunities and build a community-focused park that brings together families and individuals of all abilities. Your leadership can make a significant impact in the lives of young athletes.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sports or athletic programs is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 and flexible with scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise program directors, coaches, and volunteers.
• Develop and manage a mentorship program for interns and aspiring coaches.

Skills

Program Management

Baseball

Basketball

Coaching

Dance / Aerobics

Job description

The Athletic Director oversees and enhances all athletic programs and activities at Playmakers. This role includes leading a team of coaches, program directors, and volunteers to ensure program excellence and safety, implementing program evaluations, and supporting organizational fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive athletic environment that supports youth development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise program directors, coaches, and volunteers to ensure high-quality, mission-aligned athletic programming.
• Develop and manage a mentorship program for interns and aspiring coaches.

Location

174 COVINA AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90803, US

Mission Statement

We are a volunteer-led organization that encourages input from our families to guide us in the programs we offer. Through community outreach, we will fund and build an adaptive park where these programs will take place.

Description

Playmakers is a volunteer-led organization that offers baseball, basketball, and dance programs for kids and young adults with disabilities in Long Beach CA and surrounding areas. Along with our goal to bring the disabled and typical community together, we aim to build an adaptive park for our families that includes an accessible baseball field, multifunction facility to house our basketball and dance programs along with other services for our families, an accessible playground, and an accessible splash pad. We continuously poll our families to determine which additional programs we can offer to meet their needs.

Cause Areas

• Community
• People with Disabilities
• Sports & Recreation

When

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

Where

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

Date Posted

April 4, 2025

Skills

• Program Management
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Coaching
• Dance / Aerobics

Good For

N/A

Requirements

• Must be at least 18
• Flexible
• A passion for sports, fitness, and youth development is a wonderful foundation for this role, helping foster an enthusiastic and supportive environment for all participants.
• Any prior experience managing sports or athletic programs, or a similar field.