Athletic Program Coordinator
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a part-time Athletic Program Coordinator for Eastman’s Recreation Department. This position is responsible for coaching and coordinating athletic clubs - specifically tennis, pickleball, bowling, disc golf and table tennis. The successful applicant will be expected to work an average of 24 hours per week year-round. This role reports to the Recreation Team Lead.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinating athletic programs, including tennis, pickleball, bowling, disc golf and table tennis. This involves creating schedules, developing team rosters, and coordinating tournaments, as well as obtaining, maintaining and staging equipment.
• Recruit officials, score keepers and other support roles.
• Reserve playing fields, gyms, courts, etc. as needed.
• Proactively and routinely communicating with club members.
• Providing instructional coaching for pickleball and tennis.
• Serving as ERC Club representative for various member-led clubs and liaise between clubs and Recreation leadership, providing consultation to ensure continuity in program delivery, adherence to company policies and Recreation Club bylaws.
• Managing the budget for each sport.
• Supporting miscellaneous employee and alumni events in the Recreation organization.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). A bachelor’s degree in physical education, athletic administration or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in athletics and coaching.
• Proficiency in tennis, pickleball, bowling, disc golf and table tennis.
• High degree of professionalism with excellent organization, attention to detail and follow through, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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