YOUTH ATHLETICS COORDINATOR

PAY RATE: $21.71/HR

Plant City, FL

Position Summary:

Reports to the Athletic Program Manager and assists in developing, administering, and directing a comprehensive youth sports program which includes the coordination of league activities and the recruitment and training of coaches, officials, and volunteers.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate Degree in Recreation, Athletics, Physical Education or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in sports league administration or event administration.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Carries out all duties related to the promotion and implementation of City-run youth and adult leagues and league-related activities in a variety of sports:
• Set dates for registration, callout, coach and officials meetings, team photos, skills competitions, and game dates.
• Coordinates, monitors, and assists with the registration process and database entry for accuracy and participant counts.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, oversees, and submits payroll for officials.
• Recruits, trains, and coordinates background checks for volunteer coaches.
• Creates rosters, schedules, game reports, and maintains all other league documents to be distributed to participants.
• Coordinate jersey and equipment orders.
• Some evening and weekend work supervising games and activities.
• Maintain updated league standings, league game results, and skills competition results for weekly web posting and media releases.
• Assist with repair, replacement, and upkeep of equipment (goals, nets, balls, etc.) and ensuring equipment is properly stored and secured when not in use.
• Is the primary point of contact for youth sports issues/complaints, replying in a timely manner.
• Works together with the Parks Division to ensure athletic facilities are suitably set up and prepared for all programmed uses.
• Assists coordination of concession stand staffing, inventory, and operation for various sports events.
• On-site liaison between event organizer and department for large events held at City athletic facilities, monitoring setup, breakdown, and adherence to safety standards.
• Reports and coordinates any needed field or facility maintenance repairs to supervisor.
• Assists with other Recreation Division programming and events.
• Through various media, keeps the public informed of the services, facilities and programs available through the Recreation Division.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in computer usage for email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, financial software, and social media.
• Ability to work extensively at night and on weekends as required by the program schedule.
• Knowledge of marketing and management methods for youth sports.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and lead volunteers, participants, and officials.
• Ability to recruit and train officials and volunteer coaches for various sports.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate Degree in Recreation, Athletics, Physical Education or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in sports league administration or event administration.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City’s discretion.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance carrier.
• Must obtain Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) certification within 12 months of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises seasonal part time employees and volunteers.

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