Under general supervision, this position is responsible for supervising game and practice sites for youth and adult sports programs.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Administers game/practice details as well as manages youth and adult participants, individuals performing community service, volunteers, coaches, and spectators.

 

• Keeps score at games and enters scores online, when applicable.

 

• Answers and interprets all questions/problems regarding rules and regulations during any athletic event; makes on-site decisions regarding crowd control, inclement weather, darkness, lightening, venue safety, etc. 

 

• Manages sports program set-up and tear-down at different indoor and outdoor venues ensuring that all facilities and playing surfaces are in safe and operable condition.

 

• Enforces sport specific rules, league policies and procedures for assigned programs; provides recommendations regarding rules, policies, and procedures as necessary.

 

• Encourages positive behaviors from the participants, parents, and coaches by enforcing codes of conduct and ensuring all participants abide by sportsmanship expectations; initiates disciplinary measures as needed.

 

• Responds professionally to questions, comments, or concerns from participants and from the community to answer questions and resolve problems.

 

• Manages emergency or crisis situations and may be required to perform emergency care.

 

• Records important program information including accurate accident/ incident reports, community service worker timesheets, Ejection/Send-Off reports and other communication as needed.

 

• Exhibits flexibility, efficiency and sound decision making while performing work assignments.

 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least 16 years of age.
 
Previous sports experience is strongly preferred.
 
Concussion recognition training is required within ninety (90) days of hire and must be renewed annually.
 
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of sports and how games are played, officiated, and managed.
• Ability to regulate crowd, coach, participant, officials/referee behavior. 
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public and to handle stressful situations in a professional and respectful manner. 
• Ability to use conflict resolution to deescalate situations.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and the ability to issue clear, concise, verbal and/or written instructions and reports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with evening and weekend hours required.

Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
 
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of general office equipment and an automobile. 
 
Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasionally reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. 
 
Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.Please contact jobs@parkerco.gov with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.Full pay range is: $14.56/hr. - $19.61/hr.Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.