Youth Sports Missionary Opportunities in Phoenix
Paladin Sports Outreach is building faith-based sports programs in the Phoenix Metro area, and we’re inviting missionary-minded leaders to help reach kids and families through sport.
Why Phoenix?
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, with young families and youth sports programs expanding rapidly across the Valley. With that growth comes opportunity—but also inconsistency, burnout, and a lack of connectedness for many families.
Youth sports are highly competitive and often transactional, leaving little room for mentorship, discipleship, or long-term relationship building. Families are involved—but frequently disconnected from deeper community and spiritual support.
Paladin was built for moments like this. We believe Phoenix is a mission field where sports can become a powerful platform for Gospel-centered leadership. By investing in coaches and leaders who care about the whole family—not just wins and losses—we seek to build cultures that foster faith, discipline, and belonging in a rapidly changing city.
What Leadership Looks Like in Phoenix
As a Youth Sports Missionary, you’ll help lead:
- Faith-based youth sports teams and seasons
- Weekly team devotions and discipleship moments
- Coaches and volunteers as small-group leaders
- Community service and outreach initiatives
- Partnerships with churches, schools, and local organizations
Sports, age groups, and launch timelines may vary by area.
More Than Coaching
This role goes beyond game-day responsibilities. Youth Sports Missionaries are culture-setters, disciple-makers, and relationship builders.
If you’re looking only to coach practices and games, this may not be the right fit.
If you feel called to lead people, this might be exactly where God is guiding you.
Ideal Candidates in Phoenix
- Coaches, parents, or leaders with a heart for the Valley and for ministry
- Individuals comfortable leading spiritually and relationally
- Leaders who value structure, standards, and accountability
- Those open to support-raising and partnership development
Formal coaching experience is helpful but not required. Character, consistency, and calling matter most.
Support You Can Count ON
What Happens After You Apply
- Initial application
- 3 Conversations
- Faith conversation
- Alignment conversation
- Leadership conversation
- Background and reference checks
- Onboarding and launch planning
This process ensures clarity, protection, and alignment—for you and the families we serve.
The Applications are currently being accepted through February 28, 2026.
If you feel called to Change the Culture of Sports in the Phoenix area, we’d love to begin the conversation.
