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!
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.