Sports Program Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

CCV Stars is a year-round, rapidly growing, multi-site outreach ministry of CCV that exists to connect the community through sports. Stars provides a comprehensive program that not only develops the skills of players but also comes alongside the parents to help form a foundation that will develop character and integrity, making sports more than a game. CCV Stars is the largest youth sports program of its kind with over 25,000 youth participants each year. We currently offer various levels of flag football, rec soccer, club soccer, and basketball at various times of the year. The Area Director of Coaching will own all aspects of their areas' club soccer program. In addition, they will integrate with and support their campus stars team and work with area campuses to elevate the recreational soccer program.

Essential Job Functions

• Club Soccer specific
  • Leader and face of area club soccer program, implementing and enforcing club policies and standards
  • Primary contact for coaches as well as coach and/or parent issues
  • Recruit coaches, managers, trainers; handle financial aspects of trainers.
  • Practice/game scheduling
  • Secure referees or coordinate through referee assignor
  • Lead events like camps, tryouts, 3v3 tournaments; assist with Champions Cup
  • Responsible for overall technical development of players, teams, and coaches
  • Observe practices and games, as well as train or coach teams as needed and available
  • Push coaches to pursue US Soccer coach licenses and implement club philosophy
  • Lead coach and parent meetings throughout the season
  • Work with leagues on scheduling and tournaments
• Ministry:
  • Reinforce the mission of Stars to move people across the parking lot to CCV 
  • Building relationships with Stars families & coaches, look for ministry opportunities
  • Guide coaches and volunteers to grow in their next steps
  • Ensure More Than A Game elements like huddles, cards/curriculum, and prayer are taking place
  • Help integrate the Stars ministry with other CCV ministries
• Programming (various rec sports):
  • Support and assist in recruiting and training volunteers for coaches, guest services, and field ops
  • Assist as needed with league implementation (make teams, schedules, maps, referees, etc)
  • Support volunteer coaches as needed during practices and games
  • Integrate with campus team to staff and run the facility
• Operations:
  • Assist in ensuring facility is ready for all practices/games (signage, equipment, fields/courts, restrooms, etc)
  • Manage and steward facility and equipment/inventory
  • Oversee safety and quality of facility, handling minor repairs and communicating with landscapers
  • Work with Area Stars Pastor and Lead Stars Pastor on all field usage and practice/game scheduling
• Miscellaneous:
  • Ability to multitask and manage time
  • Variable schedule including 2 nights a week and Saturdays on the fields during season
  • Assist and contribute to non-Stars related campus wide events

Minimum Qualifications

Character & Chemistry

• Alignment with CCV core values:
  • Commitment to Excellence-We bring our best, every time.
  • Heart for Evangelism-We will risk it all to reach one more.
  • Radical Generosity-We steward all things with open hands.
  • Integrity-We commit to zero gap between what we say and do.
  • Servant Attitude-We put others before ourselves.
  • Teamwork-We are fiercely committed to the power of teams.
• Fully engaged (or willingness to) in CCV Next Steps:
  • Baptism-by immersion at an age of decision
  • Worship-regularly attend CCV service with family
  • Connect-participation in CCV small group
  • Serve-volunteer somewhere within a CCV ministry
  • Give-returning at least a full 10% tithe to the local church CCV

Competency

• Interpersonal Skills-connect well relationally with people from all walks of life and various levels of spiritual maturity
• Conflict Resolution-able to diffuse upset people and facilitate conversations between parties at odds
• Leadership Skills-lead Stars volunteers and families to execute the program and keep focus on mission
• Customer Focus-going the extra mile to love people well and prioritize convenience with how we program
• Drive for Results-being a self-starter and taking initiative necessary to meet and exceed expectations
• Self-Development-constantly growing in skills needed for the job, spiritual and leadership growth, seeks feedback
• Strategic Planning Skills-ability to multitask and manage time as often working on 2-3 seasons at once
• Administrative Skills-prioritizing details necessary to run organized programs, execute established processes

Education and Experience

• College experience preferred
• Previous leadership experience highly desired
• Club coaching, coach licenses, and Stars experience are assets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.