Athletics Coordinator

Full Salary Range: $80,458 - $101,805 annually

Starting Salary Range: $80,458 – $90,504 annually, DOQ

The Athletics Coordinator is independently responsible for ensuring the design, development, implementation, coordination, promotion, and evaluation of daily programs and operations of the city’s athletic programs. They must be able to effectively manage day-to-day athletics operations and staff, volunteers, and contractors in a high-paced environment with a sizeable workload. They must consistently demonstrate a professional demeanor, including dependable judgment, responsibility and trustworthiness. This position may require work hours outside a normal work schedule, including special events, evenings, and weekends. In particular, this position will be required to work a significant number of Saturdays and occasional evenings, which are necessary to fill the position. Otherwise, there will be a bit of work schedule flexibility, depending on what management deems adequate to support the athletic programs and overall division operations. This is a full-time (average 40-hours per week) position, which is FLSA-covered and eligible for overtime compensation.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or Recreation and Park Administration, five (5) or more years of relative full-time work experience related to athletics; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide evidence of the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the job functions.

Preferred Criteria: (In addition to Minimum Criteria)

At least three (3) years working for a municipality. Experience with administrating recreation software and facility and athletic leagues scheduling.

Special Requirements:

• Active membership and involvement in the Washington Recreation and Park Association.
• American Red Cross First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and CPR Certification.
• Certified Parks and Recreational Professional or ability to obtain.
• Continuing professional development in athletics/recreation.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier.
• Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within three (3) days of employment is a condition of employment with the City of Covington.

The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans; a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement) plan that vest on a graduated schedule reaching 100% after completion of the third year of employment; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan; plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave. Additionally, the City offers a variety of flexible work schedules, including 4/10’s and a mix of on-site and remote working, based on the needs of the position and supervisory approval.

A complete job description and employment application are available at www.covingtonwa.gov or by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application AND cover letter, or they will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as received, with the first review completed by Friday, September 12, 2025, for an interview process to be held at Covington City Hall on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Applicants selected to participate in that interview process will be contacted via telephone and/or email the week before interviews. Applicants not chosen to participate in the interview process will not be notified directly, but can check the city’s job openings page for updated status on that position. Position remains open until filled, but will be closed if the first round of interviews results in a selected candidate, so please send in your applications as soon as possible. For hard copy applications, apply to: kathy.parker@covingtonwa.gov; or Human Resources Analyst; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271^st Street, Suite 100; Covington, WA 98042. EEOE.

For additional information, contact the Human Resources Manager at (253) 480-2410. To request an application packet through email, please call Kathy Parker at (253) 480-2417.