Recreation & Sports Coordinator, Part-Time

Schedule:

25 hours per week 

Mon - Thurs weeknights and Saturday

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of para-professional duties related to developing, coordinating, and overseeing city sponsored sports programs, leagues.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Provides close to general supervision to sports program aide(s), officials, referees, scorekeepers, leaders, and other part-time and seasonal workers.

essential functions

Designs, develops, implements, and schedules a variety of youth and adult sports programs and leagues such as baseball, basketball, softball, football, golf, and soccer, etc.; evaluates program delivery and identifies areas for improvement and the benefits to the community and recreation department; schedules and calendars according to seasonal priorities.

Supervises a variety of athletic leagues, tournaments and camps for youth and adult groups; coordinates, oversees and participates in field preparations and maintenance; Site supervisor for public and rented facilities.

Set up and maintain program facilities and teach sport-specific skills and fundamentals to youth and adult participants. Develop a good working relationship with participants and other and resolve any issues or concerns as needed.

Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and seasonal staff through the scheduling of program work assignments, educating them on job related tasks and responsibilities; evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations for rehire for next season coordinates volunteer committees and facilitates input from parents and committee members for improvements and changes.

Develops, markets, and advertises youth and adult sport programs be providing public announcements to inform the community of recreational opportunities; delivers publicity and information to local media, advertises by direct marketing and word of mouth; promotes recreational events and programs for public involvement and enjoyment; promotes public relations. Works closely with local businesses to promote programs and receive funding to help maintain on going sports events and activities.

Conducts and maintains inventory of programs supplies, materials, and equipment and recommends purchase of uniforms, supplies and equipment specific to program areas.

Designs, develops, and implements emergency protocols, participant handbooks, and other reports and materials to maintain current information and program procedures.

Attends various conference and workshops to keep abreast of current trends in community recreation; recommends changes in department policies, programs, and organization to better achieve department goals.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school;

AND

1. Four (4) years of experience performing above and related duties;

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of principles and practices of community recreation development; teaching and instructing principles. Some knowledge of program evaluation methods and techniques; principles of supervision; interpersonal communication skills and public relations; budget development fiscal management; technical writing.

Some skill in the art of diplomacy and creative problem-solving.

Ability to carry on multi-recreation programs; evaluate program and personnel effectiveness and efficiency without partiality; generate genuine rapport with all age groups; communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, state and local agency personnel, co-workers, community interest groups and the public.

1. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Utah driver's license.

May be required to become a certified youth sports administrator.

1. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities generally involving muscular strain. Physical demands may occur in activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, running, jumping, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing required in the daily performance of job duties. Occasional exposure to environmental hazards resulting from working in a recreational environment, indoor and outdoor. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.