Youth Sports Development Director

MVP360; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

MVP360 Sports & Entertainment Management in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Youth Sports Development Director to design and deliver youth sports programs across 30 recreation centers. You will recruit staff for camps, plan leagues and events, and coordinate with city partners to engage families and participants.

The role emphasizes leadership, multi-sport knowledge, and marketing to grow MVP360's presence in the community. The contractor position requires afternoons/evenings and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Based in the Phoenix, AZ area.
• 3+ years of experience in youth sports, recreation programming, or community sports operations.
• Educational background in sports management, recreation, or a related field.
• Proficiency with email, social media, related communication and promotion tools, and reporting spreadsheets.
• Extensive sport-specific knowledge or general athletics experience; multi-sport expertise preferred.
• Experience with program planning, event operations, and sports marketing execution.
• Experience working with recreation center directors.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Has a phone and laptop for contractor work.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the school year.
• Confident in leading coaches, sports activities and managing projects with creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Hardworking, dedicated, and thrives in a fast-paced indoor/outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and establish engaging recreational sports events and programs at designated locations through the City of Phoenix, AZ.
• Recruit and identify enthusiastic staff for camps, clinics, and leagues; assist with interviews and vetting process.
• Plan and staff a variety of sports leagues, fitness classes, and recreational events based on community needs.
• Lead group activities, explain mission and vision, demonstrate techniques, and coach participants of varying ages and skill levels.
• Maintain safety by conducting site visits, enforcing safety procedures, and managing equipment inventory.

Skills

Youth sports operations

Event programming

Staff recruitment

Community engagement

Leadership

Marketing & promotion

Education

Bachelor's in sports management

Tools

Excel

Social media tools

Job description

About MVP360

At MVP360 Sports & Entertainment Management, we thrive in a dynamic world, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. From vision to victory, we design and deliver unforgettable sporting and entertainment events. Join us in inspiring the next generation through sports and innovation!

At MVP360 Sports & Entertainment Management, we thrive in a dynamic world, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. From vision to victory, we design and deliver unforgettable sporting and entertainment events. Join us in inspiring the next generation through sports and innovation!

NOT A FULL TIME JOB: We are looking for an self-employed 1099, contractor to assist with developing our youth sports programs in the Phoenix, AZ area. Specifically within the parks and recreation center system.

Job Title: Youth Sports Development Director

Sports & Activities

You’ll work in developing a variety of sports and programs, across 30 recreational centers. Preference for candidates who are familiar with and can manage multiple sports: Softball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Floor Hockey, Tennis, Pickleball, Kickball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Baseball, and STEAM Programs, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and establish engaging recreational sports events and programs at designated locations through the City of Phoenix, AZ
• Recruit, and identify enthusiastic staff for camps, clinics, and leagues. Assist with interviews and vetting process
• Program Planning and Implementation: Assessing the needs of the population, and then planning, and staffing a variety of sports leagues, fitness classes, and recreational events
• Leadership and Instruction: Leading and facilitating group activities, explaining mission, vision, demonstrating techniques, and coaching participants of various ages and skill levels
• Safety and Risk Management: Ensuring a safe environment by conducting site visits, explaining and enforcing safety procedures and rules, managing equipment inventory and maintenance, and acquiring basic first aid knowledge
• Administration and Operations: Performing administrative duties such as registering participants, tracking participation data, and preparing reports
• Community Engagement: Building positive relationships with Recreation Center Directors, participants, parents, staff, and external community organizations to foster interest and support for programs
• Drive sports marketing and branding initiatives to elevate MVP360's presence
• Collaborate with the CEO and Director of Operations on additional projects as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

• Based in the Phoenix, AZ area
• 3+ years of experience in youth sports, recreation programming, or community sports operations
• Educational background in sports management, recreation, or a related field
• Proficiency with email, social media, related communication and promotion tools, and reporting spreadsheets
• Extensive sport-specific knowledge or general athletics experience; multi-sport expertise preferred
• Experience with program planning, event operations, and sports marketing execution
• Experience working with recreation center directors
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Has a phone and laptop for contractor work
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the school year
• Confident in leading coaches, sports activities and managing projects with creativity and problem-solving skills
• Hardworking, dedicated, and thrives in a fast-paced indoor/outdoor environment