Community Sports Development Coordinator

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 220 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Bonuses for expansion

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Community Sports Development Coordinator to design and manage grassroots sports programs in Soweto, enabling healthier lifestyles and stronger community ties. You will partner with schools, NGOs, and clubs, recruit volunteers, and lead outreach campaigns across digital platforms.

The role emphasizes community impact, stakeholder collaboration, and a remote-first work setup, offering flexibility while driving local youth development through sport.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, sports management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of grassroots sports and community-based programs.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with diverse community members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for social development through sport.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and manage community-based sports development programs and events.
• Identify opportunities to increase sports participation across various age groups and demographics in Soweto.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local schools, community centers, NGOs, and sports clubs.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and community coaches.
• Promote programs and initiatives through effective communication channels, including digital platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact, reporting on outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Outils

Social media management

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and community-oriented Community Sports Development Coordinator to initiate and manage sports programs that benefit residents in and around Soweto. This role is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports participation, promoting healthy lifestyles, and building positive relationships within the community through the power of sport. You will be responsible for organizing local leagues, workshops, and events, and collaborating with community leaders and volunteers. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and contribute to the development of sports infrastructure and engagement in the Gauteng area, operating with a flexible, remote-first approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage community-based sports development programs and events.
• Identify opportunities to increase sports participation across various age groups and demographics in Soweto.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local schools, community centers, NGOs, and sports clubs.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and community coaches.
• Promote programs and initiatives through effective communication channels, including digital platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact, reporting on outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Experience in community development, sports management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of grassroots sports and the benefits of community-based programs.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with diverse community members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for social development through sport.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media management for outreach is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and opportunities for program expansion bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Direct impact on community well-being and youth development through sport.
• Opportunity to build and lead impactful local sports initiatives.
• Supportive network and resources for community engagement strategies.