What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Coordinator – Athletics position at Southfield, City of (MI)?
This position provides operational oversight across all athletic seasons and serves as the primary liaison between athletes, parents, coaches, instructors, Parks and Recreation partners, and organizational leadership. The coordinator ensures program quality, safety compliance, administrative efficiency, and continued participation growth.
Assist and oversee year-round athletic programming, including Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer leagues, tournaments, outdoor programs, and field rentals
Ensure operational excellence across all practices, games, events, and facility usage, maintaining consistency, safety standards, and program quality
Develop and execute recruitment and outreach strategies to grow youth and adult participation, including proactive community engagement, partnership development, and cold calling initiatives
Serve as the on-site authority during practices, games, rentals, and special events, addressing operational, safety, and conduct matters while enforcing league rules and organizational policies
Provide assistance and direct support to coaches and instructors, including communication of expectations, performance standards, scheduling coordination, and instructor payroll processing
Coordinate logistics for tournaments and special events, including staffing, officials, facilities, registration management, setup, breakdown, and post-event reporting
Collaborate with Parks and Recreation departments regarding facility scheduling, rentals, programming coordination, and community initiatives
Manage administrative operations including scheduling, record keeping, reporting, budgeting support, payroll documentation, and compliance tracking
Maintain positive and professional relationships with athletes, parents, instructors, community partners, and organizational leadership to ensure a high-quality program experience
- Strong interest in athletics, sports, and recreation.
- Ability to work in the evenings and weekends with a flexible schedule.
- Prior experience with outdoor activities such as softball and indoor activities such as basketball is highly desirable
- Basic knowledge or experience in field maintenance (e.g., field grooming, lining, and repair) is a plus.
Experience with scorekeeping or officiating for indoor sports is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- Ability to be active and on-site during practices, games, rentals, and events
- Ability to lift and move athletic equipment as needed
- Evening and weekend work is mandatory and required based on program schedules
- Seasonal workload fluctuations based on programming demand
Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process once a criminal history background check has been cleared.
Salary : $14 - $18