KidsPlay Sports Program Coordinator

Location: Main Office in Whittier, CA. Frequent local travel required to program sites in El Monte, CA and Pomona, CA.

About the Role

The KidsPlay Coordinator designs, implements, and evaluates high-quality daily physical activity in all LEARN programs and area-wide competitive sports leagues for low-income youth. This role ensures physical activity programming meets community needs and aligns with the organization’s mission and core values. The coordinator collaborates with the Manager of Curriculum & Staff Development to identify best practices, select rigorous, standards-aligned, and culturally relevant physical activity curriculum, and provide direction for engaging physical activity in school and community-based programs. Responsibilities include supporting front-line staff, game day coordination, program planning, curriculum development, monitoring participation, and managing logistical needs for KidsPlay leagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing design, planning, delivery, and assessment of physical activity components in LEARN programs to meet participant needs, ensuring age-appropriateness, standards alignment, and consistency with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Education & Programs and Manager of Curriculum & Staff Development to plan, implement, and evaluate an annual KidsPlay Program Plan, including organization-wide and program-specific goals and objectives.
• Work with the Manager of Curriculum & Staff Development to select rigorous, standards-aligned, and culturally relevant physical activity curriculum and provide direction for implementation in schools and expanded learning programs.
• Plan and implement all components of KidsPlay competitive sports leagues, including player recruitment, coaches’ clinics, game schedules, tournaments, officiating, transportation, and game day facilities and equipment.
• Develop and implement program and sports league rules, guidelines, curriculum, and staff training for KidsPlay (both competitive and non-competitive activities).
• Collaborate with Site Coordinators and Supervisors on team and player recruitment and league schedule development to ensure alignment with LEARN programming goals.
• Develop and foster positive relationships and facilitate communications between LEARN staff, students, parents, coaches, and school administrators regarding KidsPlay activities.
• Plan and coordinate the program with input from school administration, students, parents, and other stakeholders via participation in Advisory Boards/Councils.
• Develop a staffing plan to implement the program, including all coaches, referees, and volunteers needed.
• Supervise KidsPlay coaches, including recommendations for hiring, performance monitoring, evaluation, and providing input on staff disciplinary decisions.
• Monitor expenses regularly to ensure program costs remain within budget.
• Recruit and retain students in programming by working with school staff, parents, and students.
• Ensure coaches record their time and submit all required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Monitor the collection of registration forms, fees, and other KidsPlay documents.
• Maintain inventory of all KidsPlay equipment and uniforms, including distribution and collection at the beginning and end of each season.
• Assist with and/or attend on-site Spirit Week activities, end-of-season banquets, and/or awards ceremonies.
• Monitor student attendance, distribute and collect evaluation instruments, and complete annual program performance reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or four years of experience working with youth in an educational setting (education and experience can combine, e.g., AA and 2 years of experience).
• Experience participating as a player in any competitive sport league(s).
• Experience coordinating sports clinics, leagues, tournaments, and other sports competitions is highly desired.
• Ability to pass a district examination for instructional assistants.
• Knowledge of physical education and sports activities.
• Interest in working with at-promise youth to help them achieve their highest potential.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, school staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage the performance of coaching staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students.
• Ability to understand the needs and differences of children.
• Ability to balance emotional support and discipline to address child behavior issues.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Strong writing skills.
• Competence with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and web-based communication tools (e.g., email and internet).
• Ability to speak Spanish is desired.
• Visual acuity to observe the activity of children and others.
• Ability to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours.
• Must complete Live Scan Department of Justice and FBI Criminal Background Check and obtain health clearance (TB Test).

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position requiring availability during program hours, generally Monday – Friday (1:00 – 6:00 PM) and some Saturdays, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The role oversees an after-school youth sports program on multiple elementary/middle school campuses.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance coverage (eligible after 90 days of continuous employment).
• Retirement benefits (eligible after working 1,000 hours in a single calendar year).
• LEARN contributes 85% to benefits premiums for the employee and their dependents.

Pay

$25 per hour.