The Anchorage Sports Association is hiring a Program Coordinator (PC) to join our staff. The Program Coordinator is an integral part of ensuring organizational success. The PC will work directly with team managers and players who participate in our leagues, as well as members of our governing councils. Successful candidates will exhibit excellent communication skills, will be personable and motivated to learn, and will have general sports knowledge (especially about the sports we run!).
The Anchorage Sports Association is a member driven non-profit organization serving Anchorage, Alaska, since 1975. Our sports programs include adult slow pitch softball, volleyball, dodgeball, and basketball. We also organize high school and Junior Olympic fast pitch softball, and will be introducing youth volleyball and an additional youth fast pitch program this coming year.
Our mission is to promote athletics among young people and adults in the Anchorage area at all levels of play, providing a fun, competitive atmosphere for friends, family, and coworkers to come together to play the sports they love. We are proud of the community we have built here in Anchorage and around the state of Alaska over the last 40 years, and we look forward to finding more ways to serve our Association members.
Please review the full job description below. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to admin@anchoragesports.com.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Anchorage Sports Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for ensuring the success of all sports programs offered through our organization. The PC is responsible for general planning of program leagues and tournaments, managing membership fees, working with other organizations and/or sponsors to form collaborative partnerships, and advocating for members and spreading information about Anchorage Sports. This position requires general knowledge of sports leagues and tournaments, including basic rules for the sports we offer. The program coordinator works closely with the Executive Director, providing additional support for the organization as necessary. Mostly works during the week, 9 am to 5 pm, with some weeknights and weekends.
$18-$22 / Non-exempt; full-time hourly (32-40 hrs/wk)
Passionate about our mission; Strong work ethic, dependable, positive attitude, self-motivated, and team-oriented; effective communicator, flexible, and has good humor.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced office environment. Prior experience with nonprofit organizations and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred. Central to success is a person who is collaborative and flexible in his or her approach to work, has a desire to provide excellent service, and is open to improving skills to support our mission.
Any description of work is a picture of the major responsibilities of a position at a given point in time. Jobs are dynamic and assignments/priorities may change. The primary purpose of this description is to outline and communicate key tasks and expectations for the position. This description does not imply or create a contractual relationship. Anchorage Sports is an at-will employer.