Remote Community Sports Development Lead

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Community Sports Development Officer to lead initiatives that boost sports participation and promote healthy lifestyles in underserved communities. This fully remote role enables you to connect with local stakeholders and manage programs across geographic areas without requiring a central office.

You will design, implement, and evaluate accessible sports programs, recruit volunteers, secure grants, and report outcomes while championing inclusion and social

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Experience in community sports development or youth work.
• Strong understanding of inclusion and barriers to participation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement community-based sports development programs.
• Engage with community leaders, schools, and local orgs to build partnerships.
• Develop strategies to overcome participation barriers and promote inclusion.
• Manage program budgets and secure grant funding; report outcomes.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and coaches.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvements.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Community Development, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Community Sports Development Officer to lead initiatives that boost sports participation and promote healthy lifestyles in underserved communities. This fully remote role enables you to connect with local stakeholders and manage programs across geographic areas without requiring a central office.

You will design, implement, and evaluate accessible sports programs, recruit volunteers, secure grants, and report outcomes while championing inclusion and social