The Role
Plans and coordinates youth and adult sports programs, leagues, and events for the Tribal community. Oversees athletic staff, facility scheduling, equipment, uniforms, registrations, budgets, concessions, safety, and recreation-area maintenance. Coordinates with internal departments and community partners, supports staff training and personnel administration, and ensures quality customer service and successful event operations.
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Athletic Operations Supervisor
"Turn your passion for athletics into purpose. Join our team, support our programs, and help make every game, event, and experience success. Apply today!"
Department: Recreation
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: Yes
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @5:00pm
Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
About the Role:
The Athletic Operations Specialist oversees the planning, development, coordination, and daily operations of a comprehensive sports program serving the Tribal community. This position provides leadership and supervision to support successful athletic programs and community engagement. The Specialist may not participate as a coach or team member in programs they supervise or receive compensation from. Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental goals and objectives.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity,
Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
Key Responsibilities:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
"Turn your passion for athletics into purpose. Join our team, support our programs, and help make every game, event, and experience success. Apply today!"
Department: Recreation
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: Yes
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @5:00pm
Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
About the Role:
The Athletic Operations Specialist oversees the planning, development, coordination, and daily operations of a comprehensive sports program serving the Tribal community. This position provides leadership and supervision to support successful athletic programs and community engagement. The Specialist may not participate as a coach or team member in programs they supervise or receive compensation from. Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental goals and objectives.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity,
Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and support youth and adult sports programs, leagues, and events.
- Supervise and provide daily direction to athletic staff and support personnel.
- Coordinate facility and field scheduling, setup, maintenance, and safety.
- Oversee registrations, schedules, uniforms, equipment, budgets, and concessions.
- Ensure quality customer service and safe, clean, and well-maintained recreation areas.
- Coordinate with Recreation, Tribal departments, committees, and community partners.
- Support staff training, performance, timesheets, and other personnel matters.
- Attend meetings and events as required and perform other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Public Administration, Recreation Administration, Social Services, Physical or Health Education preferred.
- Four (4) years of related employment and/or volunteer experience in coaching or supporting organized adult or youth sports programs required, including experience with league operations, sports scheduling, program coordination, and food service operations.
- One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience coordinating and directing the work of others required. Experience with performance feedback, disciplinary processes, leave approvals, timesheets, and other day-to-day personnel matters preferred.
- One (1) year of experience working with sports officials is a plus.
- Must possess First Aid Certification, including CPR and Life Saving, or obtain certification within ninety (90) days of official date of hire in this position.
- Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain during the first week of employment.
- Must possess “ServSafe Certification” or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Must be available to work scheduled events.
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, take accountability, and follow policies.
- Must be physically capable of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Dependable, motivated, and committed to completing assignments and achieving results.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Performance bonuses and COLA increases
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in Public Administration, Recreation Administration, Social Services, Physical Education, or Health Education
- Four years of related employment or volunteer experience supporting organized adult or youth sports programs
- Experience with league operations, sports scheduling, program coordination, and food service operations
- One year of supervisory or lead experience coordinating and directing others
- Experience with performance feedback, disciplinary processes, leave approvals, timesheets, and personnel matters
- One year of experience working with sports officials
- First Aid Certification, including CPR and Life Saving, or obtain within 90 days of hire
- Mandatory Reporter Training certification or completion during the first week of employment
- ServSafe Certification or completion within 30 days of employment
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours and scheduled events
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
- Successful completion of criminal and character background check
- Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move up to 50 pounds
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What We Do
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is Alabama's only federally recognized tribe, operating in sectors from hospitality and gaming to aerospace and media production, with a mission to elevate the quality of life for its citizens and create sustainability.
