SOZO SPORTS TEAM LEAD

AN ACCOMPLISHED LEADER & DRIVEN SELF-STARTER WHO LOVES PEOPLE & VALUES COMMUNITY WORK

As of January 2025, the SOZO Sports Team Lead role is merged with the SOZO Youth Team Lead role, in addition to the duties and expectations outlined here. See the SOZO Youth Team Lead (click to view) role description for a detailed outline of those additional responsibilities.

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR RECREATIONAL SPORTS & THEIR ABILITY TO DEVELOP YOUTH? DO YOU HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF BUILDING AND LEADING VOLUNTEER TEAMS?

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU!

THE SOZO SPORTS TEAM LEAD

// FUN // HIGH ENERGY // CREATIVE //

We are a rapidly growing non-profit focused on reaching urban families that is expanding throughout Southeast Florida. SOZO Missions offers our team members the opportunity to activate their faith by serving their community, learning and growing in ministry leadership by serving in a missional context, and developing life-long, life-changing relationships with their teammates and within their community.

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR MISSION

SOZO MISSIONS IS KNOWN FOR PASSIONATELY SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST WITH HOPE TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF URBAN YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE! WE ARE UNAPOLOGETIC ABOUT THAT PASSION AND PROUD OF THE MISSION WE’VE BEEN CALLED TO SERVE!

WE ARE DYNAMIC

SOZO MISSIONS ISN’T AN ORGANIZATION THAT STANDS STILL. WE ARE A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN STANDING READY TO SEIZE ANY OPPORTUNITY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.

WE ARE ADVOCATES

SOZO MISSIONS ISN’T AN ORGANIZATION THAT ONLY FOCUSES ON OUR AGENDA. WE ARE A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN STANDING READY TO SEIZE ANY OPPORTUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.

WE LOVE TO EMPOWER

OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO SEE URBAN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCE A LIFE CHANGING ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS SO THAT THEY CAN BE EMPOWERED TO WALK IN HIS REDEMPTIVE PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES.

WE DIGNIFY THOSE WE SERVE

WE BELIEVE OUR GOALS AS AN ORGANIZATION ARE DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO OUR PERSONAL CONVICTION TO VALUE AND EMPATHIZE WITH THOSE WE SERVE! OUR TEAM MEMBERS NEVER SACRIFICE OR SUSPEND THEIR INTEGRITY AND COMPASSION IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

THE SOZO SPORTS TEAM LEAD ROLE

THE SOZO SPORTS TEAM LEAD HAS THE EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • LEVERAGE RECREATIONAL SPORTS TO SERVE YOUTH & CHILDREN.

  • CREATIVELY BUILD A RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAM THAT CARRIES YOUR PERSONALITY.

  • PURSUE THE GREAT COMMISSION WITH CARING & PASSIONATE LEADERS.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

SOZO Missions Team Leads are the primary front line leaders of our individual volunteers who graciously lead with authority and love. These are high energy leaders who carry themselves with optimism and consistency as they encourage those they lead. SOZO Missions Team Leads are organized thinkers who serve well as intentional inspiration and coordinators for a specific volunteer team. They are able to teach, instruct, and train their team with a relational and approachable heart. SOZO Missions Team Leads also communicate the vision and culture of SOZO Missions while modeling and cultivating healthy habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement to themselves and their team.

As of January 2025, the SOZO Sports Team Lead role is merged with the SOZO Youth Team Lead role, in addition to the duties and expectations outlined here. See the SOZO Youth Team Lead (click to view) role description for a detailed outline of those additional responsibilities.

THE PRIMARY TASKS YOU’LL PERFORM

The SOZO Sports Team Lead is responsible for the following tasks:

  • Complete visionary oversight and focused development of all areas of SOZO Sports in submission to the leadership of the SOZO Missions Executive Director.

  • Serve, equip, develop, and mentor Referee and Logistics/Training Team Leads to achieve success within their roles.

  • Serve as primary visionary for developing a growth strategy for SOZO Sports that includes development of current leagues and activities and launching of new sports and recreational activities.

  • Integrate a meaningful ministry/discipleship strategy that is relevant to athletics atmosphere.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

  • High School diploma or GED required.

  • Minimum 1 year of related/ministry experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • First Aid/CPR Certified (if not held, will be required to obtain certification within first 3 months of employment).

  • Bachelor's degree in related field is a plus; however, not required.

  • A Sincere Christian Whose Lifestyle and Character Demonstrate Obedience to and Reliance on God and the Holy Bible.

  • Committed & Active Member of a Local, Christian Faith-Based Church.

  • Ability to, or a Willingness to Learn to, Navigate Multicultural and Socially Diverse Environments and Display an Understanding of the World of At-Risk, Urban Youth.

  • Healthy lifestyle with personal interest in recreational organized sports.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING YOU

The SOZO Sports Team Lead is compensated as a part time hourly 1099 contractor with the following compensation:

  • $625/Pay Period

  • Potential for pay increase based on your ability to raise additional support from donors to go towards your

    salary. Will be distributed 60/40 – 60% to you, 40% to SOZO Missions – to help supplement program

    expenses.

  • Paid on the 15th and final day of each month.

  • Progress to W2 after one year on staff.

  • Prior to being put on payroll, team lead member is placed on an unpaid training/evaluation period for 2 weeks.

STEPS TO GETTING THE POSITION

  • Click the Button Below

  • Fill Out Our Brief Application & Submit Your Resume

  • We’ll Send You An Email Within 24 Hours Letting You Know If We’re Inviting You To An Interview

  • Depending On Your Location, We’ll Schedule A Time to Meet You for Coffee or Invite You to A Video Conference. Your Interview Will Last Around 30-45 Minutes.

  • We’ll Call You Within 48 Hours to Let You Know the Results

LOVE COMMUNITY WORK? MOTIVATED TO MAKE YOUR WORK COUNT?

CLICK BELOW TO APPLY