Program Coordinator - Sports

Full Job Description

The Program Coordinator - Sports is a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro Parks and Recreation department.

The primary duties of this position consist of planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a variety of youth and adult sports programs, leagues, and special events.

This position ensures equitable access to recreational sports opportunities and promotes health, wellness, and community engagement through athletics.

This position works varying shifts as needed, which includes nights & weekends, and may be assigned to multiple work sites or rotate between facilities.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County.

Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway.

Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more.

It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Requirements

• Develops seasonal sports programming schedules and coordinates facility use.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises part-time staff, officials, and volunteers.
• Oversees registration, team formation, and league operations.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards. League rules, and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with community partners, schools, and other Metro departments.
• Maintains accurate records, prepares reports, and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Coordinates marketing and outreach for sports programs.
• Manages program budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Responds to public inquiries and resolves participant concerns.
• Supports special events and department-wide initiatives as needed.
• Directly supervises part-time staff, referees, scorekeepers, and volunteers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, Physical Education or a related field and two (2) years of experience in program administration.

No Substitution


LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver License

*This position is subject to pre-employment & random drug/BAT testing*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of league rules, safety standards, and risk management practices for athletic programs.
• Experience in developing marketing strategies for sports programs and social media promotion for sports programs.
• Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• Experience with ADA compliance and inclusive recreation programming,
• Knowledge in current trends in youth and adult sports and community recreation.
• Knowledge in sports officiating standards and league governance.
• Experience in special events planning (e.g. tournaments, sports festivals).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.


Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.