Athletic Coordinator - Starkville Parks & Recreation

Athletic Coordinator – Starkville Parks & Recreation

Closes 06-Jun-2026 (EST)

Starkville, MS, USA

Full Time - Exempt

Starkville Parks & Recreation

Athletic Coordinator - Starkville Parks & Recreation

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Starkville, MS

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Operations Director

STATUS: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Starkville Parks & Recreation (SPR) is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Starkville, MS. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Starkville Parks & Recreation is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Athletic Coordinator will oversee the setup and organization of the venue's athletic programs including summer day camp, sports camps, clinics, sports specific instruction, tournaments, recreational sports, and any other programs held. The Athletic Coordinator will work closely with the individual leaders of each program, rights holders as well as other internal departments in order to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

· Directly aligning with the SFC Mission Statement and Core Values

· Assist the Operations Director with the development and execution of SPR's clinics, camps, sport specific instruction and tournaments

· Providing direct oversight to camp and sports programming Team members

· Hiring, training and developing camp and sports programming staff

· Effectively coordinating the program/camp registration process

· Effectively organizing, operating & recruiting teams for tournaments

· Assisting with managing the venue-wide sports surface schedule

· Assisting with the development of venue owned programs, camps, clinics & tournaments

· Tracking and reporting weekly camp / clinic / tournament and attendance data to appropriate team members

· Using stakeholder feedback to implement programming improvement initiatives

· Offering valuable programming/camp input to help us strive for maximum utilization

· Effectively coordinating with the Marketing Team to support their programming/camp campaign efforts

· Serving as one of the main points of contact for all programming/camp communication

· Effectively collaborating with the Guest Services Team to ensure consistent & accurate programming processes/information

· Actively participates in other operational functions as necessary, including but not limited to event setup and execution, attending all scheduled events and meetings, assisting other departments during outside or special events, etc.

· Completing special projects, daily assignments, and other duties as directed by the Operations Director.

· Assisting with ensuring that service standards are being met in all aspects of the customer experience for programming and camps

· Serving as Manager-on-Duty (MOD) during scheduled shifts

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

· Bachelor's degree in recreation sports management or related field with 3-5 years appropriate experience required

· Proven success in generating community interests and involvement through sports programming

· Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer

· Proven experience in the successful scheduling and programming of multiple sporting events at one location during the same time frame

· Experience and success in customer service and programming administration

· Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

· Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have proven track record of developing, marketing and selling recreational programs

· Must have experience in programming setup & execution operations

· Must have knowledge of recreational/facility management software programs

· Must have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving negotiating skills

· Must be a team player

· Must have verbal and written communications skills

· Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

· Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)

· Must possess current CPR/First Aid certifications or must be willing to obtain them within