Remote Aquatic Sports Coordinator

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Remote Aquatic Sports Coordinator to lead online content and programming for swimming, diving and water activities. You will coordinate training programs and virtual events while engaging online communities and instructors.

This fully remote role requires strong digital communication skills, project management, and a passion for aquatic sports. You will help expand reach and participation globally from a flexible home-based setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required and five years of experience in sports coordination, program management, or marketing with aquatic focus preferred.
• Proven track record in developing online content and digital marketing campaigns.
• Proficiency with CMS, social media, and virtual event tools; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop online strategies to promote aquatic sports participation and engagement.
• Create and manage digital content (articles, videos, posts) about aquatic sports.
• Coordinate online training programs and virtual workshops for athletes and coaches.
• Organise and manage virtual aquatic sports events, competitions, and challenges.
• Liaise with online instructors, clubs, and communities to foster engagement.
• Monitor website traffic, social media engagement, and program participation metrics.
• Manage budgets for online initiatives and report financial performance.
• Stay current with advances in aquatic sports and digital engagement technologies.

Skills

Content creation

Digital marketing

Project management

Remote collaboration

Online community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Communications, or related field

Tools

CMS proficiency

Social media platforms

Virtual event tools

Data analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote Aquatic Sports Coordinator to manage and develop their online presence and programming related to swimming, diving, and other water-based activities. This role will involve creating and overseeing digital content, coordinating online training programs, managing virtual events, and liaising with online communities and instructors. The ideal candidate has a strong background in aquatic sports, exceptional digital communication skills, and a proven ability to manage projects remotely. You will be instrumental in expanding our client's reach and engagement within the aquatic sports community through innovative online strategies. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to shape aquatic sports engagement globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement online strategies to promote aquatic sports participation and engagement.
• Create and manage digital content, including articles, videos, and social media posts related to aquatic sports.
• Coordinate and oversee online training programs and virtual workshops for athletes and coaches.
• Organise and manage virtual aquatic sports events, competitions, and challenges.
• Liaise with online instructors, clubs, and community members to foster a vibrant virtual aquatic sports environment.
• Monitor and analyse website traffic, social media engagement, and program participation metrics.
• Manage budgets allocated for online aquatic sports initiatives and report on financial performance.
• Stay current with advancements in aquatic sports and digital engagement technologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sports coordination, program management, or marketing, with a focus on aquatic sports.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing online content and digital marketing campaigns.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and virtual event tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for engaging online audiences.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• A passion for aquatic sports and a commitment to promoting participation and excellence.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and the significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement.
• This role provides the opportunity to work from anywhere, offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• You will be part of a dedicated team focused on innovation in sports engagement and have access to ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the growth of aquatic sports globally from the comfort of your home office.
• We provide the necessary technological support for this remote role.