Youth Sports Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

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.