THE RIGHT CANDIDATE BRINGS: Experience leading or scaling programs preferably in an urban area A discipleship-first approach to sports ministry Strong people development and team-building instincts Operational competence - success measures include growth in sports participation and retention; increased number and quality of mission-aligned coaches and other volunteers; strong program quality and participant satisfaction; and measurable faith, leadership, relationship, and health outcomes for participants Relational credibility with youth, families, and community partners. This is a direct-supervision, program-building role - you'll lead sport directors and coaches, develop scalable program models, and grow participation across EY's emerging sports portfolio, all in service of a clear mission: raising urban youth who love Jesus and lead Knoxville.