Community Sports Coordinator (Remote)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate and highly organized Community Sports Coordinator to lead remote-friendly sports initiatives aimed at youth and underserved communities. The role focuses on developing online programs, coordinating virtual events, and supporting local facilitators across Soweto and surrounding areas.

You will design engaging virtual workshops, track engagement, and measure impact to ensure inclusive participation while promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles via

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sports program management, community outreach, or youth development, with a focus on remote or hybrid models.
• Strong understanding of digital tools and platforms for online communication, event management, and program delivery.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Passion for promoting sports and physical activity, with an ability to motivate individuals remotely.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for remote sports programming and community engagement.
• Design and facilitate virtual sports workshops, coaching sessions, and fitness challenges using online platforms.
• Coordinate with local community leaders and facilitators to support grassroots sports activities and provide resources.
• Manage online communication channels and digital marketing efforts to promote program participation.
• Track participant engagement, collect feedback, and analyze data to measure program effectiveness and impact.
• Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and cater to the needs of diverse community groups.

Skills

Sports program management

Community outreach

Youth development

Digital tools

Tools

Online platforms

Social media

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and highly organized Community Sports Coordinator to spearhead the development and implementation of accessible sports initiatives, primarily targeting youth and underserved populations, with a focus on remote engagement strategies. This role is critical for fostering physical activity, promoting healthy lifestyles, and building community cohesion through virtual platforms and localized support networks, designed to reach individuals across diverse geographical areas, including those in and around Soweto . You will be responsible for designing engaging online programs, coordinating virtual events, supporting local facilitators, and measuring the impact of these initiatives, ensuring inclusivity and broad participation in a flexible, remote-first capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for remote sports programming and community engagement.
• Design and facilitate virtual sports workshops, coaching sessions, and fitness challenges using online platforms.
• Coordinate with local community leaders and facilitators to support grassroots sports activities and provide resources.
• Manage online communication channels and digital marketing efforts to promote program participation.
• Track participant engagement, collect feedback, and analyze data to measure program effectiveness and impact.
• Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and cater to the needs of diverse community groups.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sports program management , community outreach, or youth development, with a focus on remote or hybrid models.
• Strong understanding of digital tools and platforms for online communication, event management, and program delivery.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Passion for promoting sports and physical activity, with an ability to motivate individuals remotely.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with remote work.
• Opportunity to design and lead impactful community sports initiatives from anywhere.
• Access to professional development in digital program management and virtual engagement.
• Flexible work schedule, promoting work-life balance.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to expanding sports access through innovative means.