Coordinator, Youth Football

Position: Coordinator, Youth Football – Full Time/Non-Exempt

Department: Youth Football

Reports to: Manager, Youth Football

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) NOTE: Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ.

Format: In-person 

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.). 

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. 

Job Summary:

The Coordinator, Youth Football is responsible for supporting the Youth Football Department, specifically the Arizona Cardinals Youth and High School Football programs and initiatives. This is a full-time position that will require additional evening and weekend hours as dictated by the department's events and responsibilities. The Coordinator, Youth Football must be able to work at all Arizona Cardinals home games, long hours, irregular schedules, weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays. A good attitude and commitment to teamwork is a must.

Primary Job Duties:

The Coordinator, Youth Football will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Assist the Manager, Youth Football with various youth and high school football requests, programs, events, and initiatives.
• Assist with managing Arizona Cardinals Youth Football Instagram and Twitter accounts, keeping the accounts constantly updated with community relations events and activities.
• Manage Youth Football inventory, including appearance jerseys, equipment and promotional items.
• Manage and update the youth and high school football contact databases.
• Assist with the event planning and management of all player appearances, visits and special events.
• Assist youth football staff members with additional projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in the sports industry preferred
• Experience in event operations
• Previous experience engaging with youth and high school football organizations, particularly coaches, preferred
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals across the organization
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around professional athletes in their work environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
• This role will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Valid drivers license.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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