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Kids from high-need communities are playing sports less often than kids from more affluent communities. The cost to play is a real driver of this issue.

We know that kids who play do better. By supplying youth organizations with the gear, they need, overhead costs are cut, and more resources become available, helping children stay connected to their communities. Good Sports solution is to receive sports equipment donated from sporting goods companies and donate it to youth organizations in high-need communities.  Since 2003, we’ve grown from a donation of just 500 basketballs to giving over $105M in equipment and impacting over 9.9 million kids.

 

Questions?

Alyssa Gair

Director, Human Resources
agair@goodsports.org

Career Opportunities

Good Sports is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals of every race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other factor unrelated to job requirements or job status.

Program Manager

Under the management of the Director, Program, and in collaboration with a small cohort of Program Managers, this person will co-facilitate the execution of the Good Sports community equipment grants donation strategy and ensure strategic key performance indicators are met by managing assigned partner accounts and increasing donation opportunities. The Program Manager will work closely with program staff, community partners, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to ensure program goals are met effectively and efficiently. Apply here.

If there are no career opportunities listed or if the available opportunities do not match your search criteria, please feel free to submit a General Application and you will be added to our candidate pool.  We will keep your application on file for future consideration.  No emails or phone calls please.

Teammate Benefits

Good Sports believes that compensation is just one component of our value proposition to teammates. We take a holistic approach to create a meaningful and compelling experience which includes:

Health and Wellbeing

  • Access to Medical and Dental Insurance on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Good Sports currently provides for 80% of premium cost sharing.
  • Access to voluntary Vision Insurance on the 1st of the month following date of hire
  • Generous Bank of Personal & Vacation Paid Time Off to include 20 days at hire plus 5 additional days of paid time off after five and ten years of service
  • Thirteen Paid Holidays (includes one Float Holiday of your choosing)
  • Paid Day Off for your Birthday
  • ½ Day Summer Fridays between Memorial and Labor Days
  • Paid One-Week Company Shutdown Period
  • One Month Paid Sabbatical After 10 Years of Service

Affiliation, Work Content & Career

  • Mission Driven & Socially Responsible Organization
  • Collaborative Team Spirit
  • Committed to Creating a Culture of Inclusivity & Belonging
  • Dedicated Employee Led Culture and Engagement Committees
  • Opportunity for a Variety of Work & Responsibility
  • Twice Annual Performance Evaluation with Developmental Feedback
  • Connectivity to Sports Network and Variety of Community/Corporate Partners
  • Professional Development & Training Opportunities provided by LinkedIn Learning for Business and Kantola Training Solutions
  • Company-Wide Day of Volunteerism

Financial Wellness

  • 401(k) w/Employer Match up to 3.5% after 90 Days of Service
  • Employer Funded Disability Insurance (Short and Long-term)
  • Employer Funded Life Insurance at 1x Annual Salary
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent and Commuter
  • Competitive Salary Benchmarked against Peer Organizations of a Similar Size
  • Annual Compensation Review

Inclusion and Belonging

At Good Sports, we are grounded by our Core Values and Winning Behaviors of Accountability, Inclusive Leadership, Results, Be A Good Sport, Pioneer, and Mastery. Together as employer and employees, we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging that celebrates all the ways in which people differ, and that promotes equity and belonging long-term for our teammates and the communities that we serve. We trust each other to stay committed to the work, while creating a welcoming space to engage together on both a professional and personal level.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Good Sports Leadership Statement: We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to spark innovation, improve performance and foster an environment of authenticity and teamwork. In so doing, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, implementing an inclusive performance management process, building a diverse team and board, and supporting equal access to sports throughout our community.

Teammate Testimonials

“One of the benefits of working for Good Sports is the incredible team of people I get to do this work with. I have found my colleagues to be supportive, smart, and fun individuals who work hard to break down equipment barriers that communities from all across the country face.”

Eliza Halmo Eliza Halmo Program Manager

“The best thing about working at Good Sports is being part of a team who together believe in the mission and work every day to support communities and youth across the country by providing access to new equipment.”

Patrick Norris Patrick Norris Equipment Accounts Specialist

“As an employee of Good Sports, I am encouraged to show up as my best self, to develop personal relationships with my colleagues, and continuously learn from others.”

Karleen Pattanaik Karleen Pattanaik Sr. Director, Fundraising & Business Development

“I am captivated by the Good Sports mission, and always come back to this when I talk about my job. Good Sports is working to give kids who otherwise might not have the opportunity, to play sports, and to get and stay active. We are a small but mighty team, and every single person on the Team matters in achieving our mission.”

Taylor Meek Taylor Meek Program Associate

“I’m excited to share with folks that I am continuing to chase my love of sports by helping children, especially those in need, find their own unique love for sports! I’m forever thankful for how track and field shaped my life into what it is today, and the opportunity to work for an organization that can give kids life-changing experiences is an incredibly fulfilling responsibility.”

David Olds David Olds Volunteer & Donor Relations Associate