| Location | Scottsdale, AZ |
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Sports Leagues Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and growing all Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale athletic leagues and community sports programming. Serving as the face of the organization's sports department, this position builds a strong, visible presence for youth athletics while ensuring every participant experiences a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment centered on sportsmanship, character, and lifelong engagement in sports. The position is expected to actively grow league participation, program offerings, and community engagement while identifying opportunities to expand the reach and impact of BGCS sports programming.
A key focus of this role is strengthening BGCS athletics as a premier youth sports platform in the community by building leagues that are highly organized, reputable, and aligned with the future of youth sports. This includes actively expanding community partnerships and maximizing the use of BGCS facilities through collaboration with schools, municipalities, sports organizations, and external partners.
Working closely with Branch Directors, Sports & Fitness Coordinators, and organizational leadership, the Sports Leagues Manager oversees league operations, volunteer coach engagement, facility partnerships, and program quality. This position is responsible for maintaining ethical and consistent league standards while strengthening relationships with families, volunteers, and community partners who utilize BGCS athletic spaces and programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership:
Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
Provide strategic leadership and long-term vision for all Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale sports leagues and athletic initiatives.
Establish annual league goals, calendars, operating plans, and growth strategies aligned with organizational priorities and com
Position BGCS athletics as a leading model for youth sports by ensuring leagues are organized, competitive, developmentally appropriate, and widely respected across the community.
Serve as the organization's primary subject matter expert for athletics, league operations, and youth sports programming.
Foster a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, inclusion, and youth development across all athletic programming.
Partner with Branch Directors and Sports & Fitness Coordinators to ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures, and participant expectations.
Lead, support, and develop part-time staff through coaching, training, feedback, and growth opportunities that build internal capacity and leadership pipelines.
Provide sound judgment and decisive leadership in routine and emergency situations.
Analyze participation trends, program outcomes, and community feedback to identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and improved impact.
Design, implement, and continuously improve seasonal sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, events, and BGCA Healthy Lifestyles programming. This role combines hands-on leadership and direct facilitation of leagues and programs with behind-the-scenes oversight, planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality experiences for youth.
Develop league schedules, registration timelines, rules, and operational procedures ensuring programs are organized, safe, equitable, and aligned with organizational policies and risk management standards.
Manage some facility utilization, gym readiness, equipment needs, and relationships with external organizations and partners using BGCS athletic spaces.
Actively identify and cultivate opportunities for external organizations, leagues, schools, and community groups to utilize BGCS facilities, maximizing community engagement and facility impact.
Oversee the seasonal league planning cycle using the BGCS Sports Playbook (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).
Ensure accurate documentation of league statistics, game results, and participant records.
Provide ongoing operational support to branch staff in league administration, scheduling, game management, and participant concerns.
Ensure athletic programming is inclusive and accessible across all ages, genders, and skill levels.
Promote positive behavior guidance, active supervision, and youth development best practices during all athletic programming.
Collaborate with administrative staff on grant initiatives, charitable partnerships, and fundraising efforts related to athletic programming.
Ensure all grant-funded programs and Healthy Lifestyle initiatives are implemented according to established goals and performance expectations.
Community Outreach:
Serve as the primary ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale athletic leagues within the community.
Proactively build, strengthen, and maintain partnerships with schools, municipalities, sports leagues, athletic organizations, sponsors, and community stakeholders.
Lead efforts to position BGCS facilities as a community hub for youth sports, recreation, and collaboration.
Identify and develop strategic opportunities for external organizations to host practices, leagues, camps, and events within BGCS facilities.
Strengthen the visibility and reputation of BGCS athletics as a trusted, high-quality, and innovative youth sports provider.
Support marketing and recruitment efforts by promoting league opportunities, community partnerships, and program successes.
Collaborate with internal staff to develop and distribute consistent messaging to stakeholders regarding leagues, events, and Healthy Game Changers initiatives.
Volunteer Management:
Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and retain volunteer coaches and sports program volunteers.
Develop and maintain coach training materials, league handbooks, and Codes of Conduct.
Build strong, supportive relationships with volunteer coaches through consistent communication, recognition, and engagement.
Ensure volunteers understand league rules, expectations, child safety standards, and sportsmanship requirements.
Address volunteer concerns, conflicts, and performance issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
Maintain accurate volunteer records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
Develop, manage, and monitor league budgets by branch and program area.
Maintain accurate and timely records related to registrations, incidents, volunteer documentation, and league operations.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and program evaluations for organizational leadership and stakeholders.
Stay current on best practices in youth sports development, facility utilization, and volunteer management.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and strategic priorities of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
Additional Responsibilities:
Program Support & Management:
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Teaching and/or coaching experience with youth.
Experience in athletic administration.
Must possess experience in or knowledge of a wide variety of athletics covering various competitive levels, ages, genders, and interests.
Ability to multitask and readily adapt to changing needs.
Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be able to work weeknights and weekends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and be comfortable adapting to new technology.
Maintains a valid driver's license and meets eligibility requirements to drive Club vehicles.
Flawless ethics and integrity.
Safety oriented mindset.
Recommended:
Direct youth programming experience.
Experience working in a non-profit setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The phrases "occasionally", "regularly", and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.
Must be able to move quickly to keep up with youth and teens.
Must maintain energy and be attentive for 8 hours or more a day.
Must be able to work in an office environment with frequent hours at a computer.
Must be able to regularly deal with normal levels of stress.
Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and should do so in a safe and sound manner.
Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, run, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, twist trunk or neck, climb and grasp or squeeze with right and left hand in completing required tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work environment is varied, divided between typical office setting and gym environment.
Workload may fluctuate throughout the year.
Must be able to work weeknights and weekends.
Split shifts and longer than 8-hour days may be necessary.
Frequent deadlines for deliverables and program reporting.
May be required to drive Club vehicles, including a 15-passenger minibus.
Works both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat.