What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Recreation Leader position at City of Newport?
Join our team and help bring energy, organization, and fun to Newport’s Sports and Recreation programs!
As a part-time Sports Recreation Leader, you'll be right in the middle of the action, helping run after-school sports leagues, E-Sports, camps, and summer trips. One day you might be coaching a youth basketball game, the next you’re helping organize a Rocket League tournament or setting up for a dodgeball night.
You’ll play a key role in keeping events smooth, fun, and safe. If you like being active, enjoy working with people, and want to build leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, this job is for you.
Your Day-to-Day Could Include:- Supporting leagues, games, tournaments, and recreation events
- Coaching, scorekeeping, refereeing, and helping with E-Sports
- Setting up and taking down sports or event equipment
- Leading youth during summer trips and seasonal camps
- Keeping things running safely and on schedule
- Communicating with players, parents, and spectators
- Helping guide volunteers and younger participants
- Promoting upcoming events and programs
- Creating a fun, fair, and respectful atmosphere
This is an ideal job for students, athletes, future coaches, or anyone looking to gain real-world experience while getting paid. You'll build valuable skills, work with a supportive team, and make a positive impact in the community.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Experience & Background:
High school diploma or equivalent (or working toward it)
Experience in sports, camps, coaching, or events is helpful but not required
Bonus if you’ve officiated, coached, or participated in E-Sports
Skills That Matter:
Strong communication skills
Organized and dependable
Can keep things fun while maintaining safety
Confident leading small groups
Works well with a team and can stay cool under pressure
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 100 pounds. The position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Manual dexterity and coordination are required approximately 35% of the work period to operate such equipment as computers, keyboards, telephones, and standard office equipment. The position requires the mobility to interact with and use parks and recreation equipment. The ability to lift, carry, and manage equipment and supplies, and participate in and train others in the rules of sport. The individual may be required to work odd or long hours at a time to complete special requests or projects, or to participate in or coordinate evening activities. The Recreation Leader may be participating in and leading strenuous physical activities, both indoors and out. A varied schedule is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work location is both indoors and outdoors where most work occurs in a recreational/gymnasium or park setting. The Recreation Leader is expected to oversee and monitor recreational, leisure, and sporting events in all weather conditions.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport.Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.
The City of Newport is an EEO and veteran's preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veteran's Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application.
Salary : $17 - $20
