Kilometer Kids and Youth Running Coordinator

Kilometer Kids and Youth Running Coordinator

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Reporting to the Program Manager – Kilometer Kids and Youth Running, the Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting the facilitation of Kilometer Kids, Atlanta Track Club’s premier free‑to‑all running program serving thousands of youth annually at nearly 100 schools and community centers. This position also supports other initiatives such as the Club’s Midweek Mile & Dash series and other youth running events.

The role requires a love of children and physical activity, high levels of organization, a commitment to customer service, a community engagement focus, and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

• Co‑management of school‑based Kilometer Kids program sites, including communication, customer service, site visits and evaluation, and other elements of program facilitation
• Effective and consistent communication with site leads, assistant coaches, parents, and coaches by writing weekly newsletters to share best practices, curriculum implementation, incentive distribution, and upcoming events
• Monitor coach progress in registration and compliance systems
• Manage program incentive inventory, volunteer coordination, and item delivery
• Coordinate site visits for Atlanta Track Club Elite athletes to program sites
• Collaboratively review and update program curricula and associated documents
• Assist with data collection and reporting for grant applications and youth impact reports
• Recruit and register Kilometer Kids teams for Midweek Mile & Dash races during the program season
• Strengthen connections between program participants, coaches, and Atlanta Track Club events, programming, and initiatives
• Assist in developing new youth running initiatives to support Atlanta Track Club programming

• Experience with youth development, program management, coaching, teaching, or related non‑profit work
• Proven aptitude in interpersonal communication with kids, coaches, and community partners
• Experience working with or in schools is preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak to large, diverse audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of the unique developmental needs of children ages 4‑14
• Understanding of the benefits of physical activity
• Familiarity with sports‑based youth development or similar programming
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records, including a high volume of electronic communications
• Self‑starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Highly organized, efficient, and detail‑oriented
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel and work weekends and extended weekday hours as needed
• Demonstrated passion for Atlanta Track Club’s mission
• Demonstrated commitment to physical fitness or movement preferred
• College degree preferred
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time