Assistant Athletic Coordinator

General Description

ONE CURRENT VACANCY. DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY.

Under general supervision, performs intermediate paraprofessional work in coordinating support operations for all league sports played on City recreation facilities. Work involves assisting in evaluating and coordinating athletic programs administered by the department; compiling and verifying rules with immediate supervisor; recommending and enforcing guidelines required of the program; inventorying, advising, and presenting to the department head required equipment for each sport offered through the department; and preparing required specifications to meet the need of franchise programs and department sponsored leagues. Reports to the assigned Recreation Administrative Coordinator.

Duties of Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists with Supervising department employees which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, discipline, termination and salary increases.

Assists with administering athletic programs such as football, basketball, track, softball, volleyball, soccer and baseball.

Coordinates and maintains the tournaments administered through the department.

Supervises and coordinates with subordinates to ensure necessary equipment is available for programs.

Performs public relations with coaches, parents, and participants.

Ensures all facilities are staffed and adjusts personnel as needed.

Assists in evaluating administered department programs; assists in preparing rules and schedules for the recreation programs and makes administrative decisions when questions arise.

Handles recommendations and public complaints relative to league play.

Interacts daily with supervisors on leagues and requested equipment to maintain the programs on the playgrounds.

Assists in selecting and supervising all coaches and ensures all children and coaches have proper identification.

Inventories, composes, and recommends essential equipment to provide and maintain programs that area administered through the department.

Assists in selecting the officials association and ensures that they are competent and abreast of all rules changes.

Provides and distributes all-star uniforms for franchise leagues as needed for each sport.

Monitors / supervises Recreation Office on a rotating basis.

Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as league rules, franchise guideline manuals, departmental information, schedules, rosters and catalogs.

Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as equipment request specifications and all-star needs.

Refers to City of Kenner department policies, catalogs, manuals, general knowledge, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.

Operates City vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery such as pitching machines, electronic scoreboards, telephone system, copy machine, etc.

Uses a variety of tools such as microphones, scorebooks, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as chalk, down marker, bases, extension cords, general office supplies, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as immediate supervisor, Director of Parks and Recreation, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Recreation staff, supervisors, parents, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists with conducting supervisors’ meetings for each sport; delivers any office communications to supervisors.

Answers telephones as needed on a rotating basis at night.

Observes and evaluates programs administered through the department.

Travels to outside franchise tournaments as representative of the department.

Maintains scorebook for leagues in need of assistance.

Performs minor field maintenance such as raking, using the pitching machine, etc.

Performs general administrative / clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, attending meetings, etc.

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

**THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY POSITION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO QUALIFY.**

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by three to four years of experience in recreation work with considerable sports administration experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must have at least two years of experience as a Head Playground Supervisor. Must possess a valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information

Note: The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, , and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.