The Youth Football and Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Buffalo Bills Youth Program outreach efforts with a focus on youth and high school football, as well as youth health and wellness initiatives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for coordinating player and alumni recruitment efforts for youth football and Play 60 events, programs, and initiatives
Manage a database of all youth and high school tackle football leagues & organizations as well as flag football leagues & organizations throughout the region
Distribute and track all Buffalo Bills youth football and Play 60 donations of football equipment and Bills merchandise into the community
Support the departmental efforts throughout Buffalo Bills Training Camp each summer
Assist with the development of tackle and flag football outreach in Southern, Ontario (Canada)
Oversight of the Buffalo Bills Coach of the Week programs for varsity tackle and high school girls flag football and the Don Shula Coach of the Year award
Execution of the Nike-11On programs for varsity tackle and high school girls flag football
In partnership with the Western New York Amateur Football Alliance and USA Football, work with local youth and high school football organizations to implement the most current health and safety practices into their programs
Coordinate all Play Football activations, including but not limited to preseason and regular season game initiatives (halftime scrimmages, pre-game ceremonies, complimentary ticket distributions)
Assist with the growth and execution of the Bills Play 60 initiative, work closely with our corporate and community partners on the execution of the program throughout the school year
Main point of contact for non-scholastic flag football programs hosted in partnership with local leagues, organizations and teams, responsible for coordinating and planning events and training opportunities for these organizations
Work in collaboration with the content department to cover youth football and Play 60 program events
Support all Bills Marketing Department efforts including game presentation, player recruitment, event execution, and all Bills/NFL Related Programs
Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Marketing or a related field is required.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Candidates should have one to three years prior work experience, with some of that experience in event planning and organizing youth sports and/or youth wellness programs.
Outstanding verbal and written communications experience.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Must demonstrate a positive-minded personality and be able to interact professionally with all members of department, media, football players and staff.
Availability to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
Ability to react and respond to immediate needs while managing day to day activities.
Must be collaborative with a strong desire and ability to learn.
Must be detail oriented, organized with strong time management skills.
Ability to lift and move items up to 50lbs for various needs.
Ability to navigate an NFL Stadium including walking, navigating steps, being on feet for up to four hours at a time.
Must have reliable transportation. Individual will be required to travel to events, programs and meetings throughout the Western New York regional market as well as Southern Ontario, Canada.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Adobe-in-Design, and Photoshop skills are welcomed.

Salary range: $40,000-55,000. Actual salary will be determined based on factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, skill set, and internal equity.

The Buffalo Bills, LLC are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coordinator, Youth Football and Programs