Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator - Athletics

Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator - Athletics

Position Summary: The Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator for Athletics supports the mission and vision of Oklahoma City Public Schools by building and establishing sustainable athletics feeder pathways, enhancing community partnerships, and increasing student participation across all grade bands. This position bridges OKCPS schools, site athletic directors, community partners (such as YMCA, PAL, Fields & Futures, etc.), and families to promote equitable and inclusive opportunities for students to thrive in both athletics and academics.

• Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure):
  • Creates mentorship programs connecting younger students with high school athletes through “Big/Little” models, Friday night showcases, and feeder pattern events.
  • Designs leadership and character development initiatives for scholar-athletes that connect athletics to academic and career readiness.
  • Integrates wraparound supports (nutrition, mental health, and mentoring) within athletic and community-based programs.
  • Collaborates with Student Support Services to ensure equitable access to co-curricular opportunities for all students.
• Great People (Talent Management):
  • Recruits, trains, and supports coaches and mentors aligned to OKCPS athletic and educational values.
  • Builds a coaching and volunteer pipeline through higher education and community organizations.
  • Promotes the district’s “Caring Coaching” model, emphasizing mentorship, leadership, and whole-child development.
  • Supports professional development and retention of site-based athletic coordinators and coaches.
• Great Culture (Systems Leaders):
  • Develops and maintains clear feeder system pathways from community-based programs (YMCA, PAL) into OKCPS middle and high school athletics.
  • Collaborates with site athletic directors, principals, and coaches to ensure smooth student and coach transitions between grade levels.
  • Serves as the liaison between OKCPS Athletics and external partners (Fields & Futures, YMCA, PAL, local universities, nonprofits, and businesses).
  • Builds partnerships that strengthen athletic and community engagement initiatives.
  • Organizes district and community athletic events (clinics, tournaments, back-to-school nights, and feeder showcases).
  • Collaborates with the Office of Communications, Associate Director – sports media & partnerships, and the OKCPS Foundation to elevate brand visibility, sponsor ships, and storytelling opportunities.
  • Uses data and storytelling to celebrate scholar-athlete success through internal and external communications.
• Great Systems (Support & Accountability):
  • Tracks participation trends and retention data to inform district athletic growth strategies.
  • Tracks and reports student participation, attendance, academic outcomes, and retention rates.
  • Uses data insights to improve programming and address inequities, aligned to District goals and initiatives.
  • Prepares quarterly and annual summaries of participation trends for the Director of Athletics.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, sports management, recreation, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leadership, program coordination, or community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of youth sports, athletic program structures, and coaching principles.
• Ability to collect and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and data tracking systems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Master’s degree in sports administration, educational leadership, or related field.
• Experience coordinating athletic or community programs within a K–12 environment.
• Familiarity with OSSAA regulations, youth athletic programming, and partner-based…