Youth Sports Director

Job Summary:

Paladin Sports Outreach is looking for kingdom minded individuals who have a heart for Jesus and want to share the gospel through sports programming. Being an area director for Paladin you would plant new programming in the region you live in to serve families with sports and the gospel. We are looking at areas all across the Valley. Our main location is in San Tan Valley and Queen Creek. Our model is to offer multi sport, multi level programs for 3-18 year olds while creating and fostering an environment to share the Christian faith and build up the character in every individual served.

We are seeking individuals who have a grass roots and entrepreneurship mind set and ultimately have a calling from God to infuse their passion for sports with their passion for Jesus. As a self motivated starter, you would launch a sports ministry from the ground up.

Our ideal candidate would have an understanding of ministry leadership and a general knowledge of the youth sports landscape. As a proactive and engaged leader, you would be committed to the growth of the programs in the area and region decided upon to serve. You would be responsible for all day to day aspects to ensure success all while receiving operational support from the Central team. Ultimately your primary role is to execute on the mission and vision of Paladin Sports Outreach. This role necessarily doesn’t have hours attached to it. At minimum you would need to put in 5-15 hours a week in building and growing this ministry. It can turn into a full time role if desired.

Primary Purpose and Mission: To be the influence of the local sports community by reaching and connecting youth and their families to Jesus Christ and the local church.

Vision: To change the culture of sports.

Your Role and What You Will Do: 

Brand Ambassador:

• Act as the primary influence in your community for Paladin, its mission and vision.

• Demonstrate commitment to program growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Ability to lead with your faith and share the gospel unashamedly.

• Bring a positive, welcoming attitude to establish a friendly environment along with a knowledge in youth sports programs.

Culture Fit:

• Passion for sports and Jesus and the ability to infuse the two together to develop youth both on and off the field.

• High commitment to character and integrity, and a collaborative mindset to serve the diverse group of families who choose to play sports.

• Dedication to making sports the most positive experience for all families who participate.

• Having and modeling a walk consistent with one that reflects Jesus, in turn inspiring others to grow in their walk with God.

Relationship Building:

• Identify, prioritize, and establish key partnerships and relationships to reach target audience and align with like minded believers.

• Cultivate brand awareness within the community through new and existing relationships.

• Foster strong connections with parents, coaches, and youth to drive participation and satisfaction.

• Spearhead the creation of new opportunities, programs, and partnerships to drive program growth.

• Continually work closely with executive leadership team to plan and build out strategies to turn relationships and partnerships into a sustainable support system for your region.

Operations:

• Execute on a marketing plan to establish awareness of programs.

• Timely administration and organization of program implementation.

• Building a roadmap for athletes to compete in multiple sports at multiple levels.

• Establishing budget with ability to stay within, and managing revenue P and L.

• Communicate daily and effectively with parents, coaches, athletes and strive to work closely with the Paladin Central team.

Your Background, Skills, and Qualifications 

• Experience serving and/or leading a ministry

• Credentials related to your sport including preferred collegiate level experience as an athlete.

• Coaching experience is a plus at youth, club, high school, or collegiate level.

• Certifications displaying continued education in your sport or sports in general.

Competencies:

• Must adhere to the vision of and mission of Paladin Sports Outreach.

• Must demonstrate a high level of detail-orientation.

• Must display organization and communicative skills.

• Must have the ability to work well under pressure in game situations.

• Must be able to display a loving, caring and supportive attitude, while at the same time showing a level of discipline that training athletes need.

• Must possess a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives.

• Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion with regard to interpersonal relationships.

• Must have a strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.