Sports Program Assistant (Temp)

*TEMPORARY, Part-time position*

General Purpose

Performs a variety of part time clerical, administrative, customer service, public contact and organizational development projects, including minor maintenance work, in the City of Moab Recreation Department.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: The Sports Program Assistant works under the general supervision of the Sports Manager and Sports Assistant and, when needed, the Parks, Recreation and Trails Director.

Supervision Exercised: The Sports Program Assistant works with the Sports Manager to supervise the activities of volunteers, coaches, paid officials, part time maintenance crews, other part time staff and scorekeepers.

Essential Functions:

This position supports the day‐to‐day functions of sports and other recreation programs and facilities operated by the City of Moab by:

Attending and overseeing evening and weekend sporting events organized by the Moab Sports Dept.

Performing general administrative and customer service support.

Assisting with recreation equipment inventory control and maintenance

An important component of the Sports Program Assistant's job duties is with regard to the coordination of activities & duties of volunteer coaches. This involves assisting with training and supervising officials for all sports activities; Coordination and execution of special recreational and community activities and events; This position also assists in overseeing the adult sports programs within the Recreation Department under the direction of the Sports Manager and Sports Assistant, and assists with the development of new programs and activities.

This position performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Two (2) years of experience with recreation programing

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of sports offered and applicable rules and guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city employees, volunteers and the public

Special Qualifications (Licenses, Certifications, etc.)

• Upon employment, must possess a valid Utah driver's license
• Any offer of employment is expressly conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre‐employment drug/alcohol screening

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Outdoor activities will be required. Tasks may entail muscular strain, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to performing job requirements. Common eye, hand and finger dexterity is required for most essential functions.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application and résumé required; finalists will interview with the appropriate hiring authority. Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.