Have at least 3 years of experience in youth sports, recreation programming, or community sports operations.
Have an educational background in sports management, recreation, or a related field.
Be proficient with email, social media, communication and promotion tools, and reporting spreadsheets.
Have extensive sport-specific knowledge or general athletics experience.
Have experience with program planning, event operations, and sports marketing execution.
Have experience working with recreation center directors.
Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Have a phone and laptop for contractor work.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Be available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the school year.
Be able to lead coaches and sports activities and manage projects.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and establish recreational sports events and programs at designated City of Phoenix locations.
Recruit and identify staff for camps, clinics, and leagues, and assist with interviews and vetting.
Assess population needs, then plan and staff sports leagues, fitness classes, and recreational events.
Lead and facilitate group activities, explain the mission and vision, demonstrate techniques, and coach participants of various ages and skill levels.
Conduct site visits, explain and enforce safety procedures and rules, manage equipment inventory and maintenance, and acquire basic first aid knowledge to help ensure a safe environment.
Register participants, track participation data, and prepare reports.
Build 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.
Desired Qualifications
Multi-sport expertise is preferred, including familiarity with and ability to manage sports and programs such as softball, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, floor hockey, tennis, pickleball, kickball, volleyball, flag football, baseball, and STEAM programs.
Youth Sports Development Director
MVP360 Management · Phoenix, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-10-14
Workplace: on_site
Department: Administration
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 anself-employed1099, 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.