Assistant Recreation Supervisor-Tournaments

City of College Station; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Station is seeking an Assistant Recreation Supervisor to coordinate youth and adult athletic tournaments, leagues, and community events. You will collaborate with user groups, tournament directors, and Compete College Station to drive events and sports tourism, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities include planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of event processes, supervising part-time staff, and managing facilities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Experience in sports administration, designing tournaments and hosting athletic events
• Knowledge of planning and program development
• Knowledge of specialized Parks & Recreation software
• Foundational supervisory principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent public relations and marketing skills
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups and organizations
• Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays
• Ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 lbs

Responsibilities

• Coordinate youth and adult athletic tournaments, leagues, and community events with user groups and directors
• Identify event requirements, manage vendor relationships, oversee setup and tear down
• Assist in planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of event processes and standards
• Oversee athletic facility rentals and scheduling; monitor equipment inventory and maintenance
• Support part-time recreation staff; supervise interviews, training, performance evaluations, discipline
• Evaluate event effectiveness using surveys and data to improve service delivery
• Address inquiries from customers, parents, and coaches with timely solutions
• Represent the department in meetings and committees
• Provide operational oversight in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Public relations & marketing

Relationship building

Adaptability to schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation or Sports Management

Tools

Parks & Recreation software

Job description

Description

Under the general direction of the Athletic s & Tournaments Recreation Supervisor , the Assistant Recreation Supervisor coordinat es , plan s , organiz es and executes activities related to the implemen tation of athletic events, sporting activities , and tournaments. This role supports both community recreation initiatives and sports tourism efforts to drive local engagement and economic impact.

• Coordinate youth and adult athletic tournaments , leagues, and community events in collaboration with user groups, tournament directors, and Compete College Station.
• Identify and execute event requirements, manage vendor relationships, and oversee overall logistical setup and tear down event operations.
• Participate in the day-to-day operations of assigned athletic s and sports tourism events, assisti ng in the planning, develo pment , coordinat ion , and evaluat ion of event processes, systems, and standards; oversee and assist with athletic facility rentals and scheduling ; and proactively monitor and maintain sufficient equipment inventory to support all operations while ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance.
• Support the coordination and management of part-time recreation staff and work activitie s ; perform supervisory duties to include participating in interviewing, training, m otivating , and evaluating performance; work with staff to correct deficiencies; identif y and resolv e employee concerns and/or conflicts ; and provid e discipline and hiring recommendations .
• Evaluate the effectiveness, participation , and customer service quality of athletic events, tournaments , and sporting activitie s utilizing participant surveys , technology and internal data metrics ; identify operational inefficiencies , develop and recommend strategic solutions, and collaborate with leadership to implement program modifications that optimize efficiency and service delivery.
• Address and resolve inquiries and concerns from customers, parents, and coaches by delivering timely, effective solutions that promote positive outcomes.
• Represent the department by participating in a variety of meetings and serv ing on internal and external committees and boards as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including providing operational oversight in the absence of the Recreation S uperviso r .

Principal Duties

• Coordinate youth and adult athletic tournaments , leagues, and community events in collaboration with user groups, tournament directors, and Compete College Station.
• Identify and execute event requirements, manage vendor relationships, and oversee overall logistical setup and tear down event operations.
• Participate in the day-to-day operations of assigned athletic s and sports tourism events, assisti ng in the planning, develo pment , coordinat ion , and evaluat ion of event processes, systems, and standards; oversee and assist with athletic facility rentals and scheduling ; and proactively monitor and maintain sufficient equipment inventory to support all operations while ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance.
• Support the coordination and management of part-time recreation staff and work activitie s ; perform supervisory duties to include participating in interviewing, training, m otivating , and evaluating performance; work with staff to correct deficiencies; identif y and resolv e employee concerns and/or conflicts ; and provid e discipline and hiring recommendations .
• Evaluate the effectiveness, participation , and customer service quality of athletic events, tournaments , and sporting activitie s utilizing participant surveys , technology and internal data metrics ; identify operational inefficiencies , develop and recommend strategic solutions, and collaborate with leadership to implement program modifications that optimize efficiency and service delivery.
• Address and resolve inquiries and concerns from customers, parents, and coaches by delivering timely, effective solutions that promote positive outcomes.
• Represent the department by participating in a variety of meetings and serv ing on internal and external committees and boards as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including providing operational oversight in the absence of the Recreation S uperviso r .

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management or related field and (1) one year of experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Demonstrated experience in sports administration, with direct experience designing tournaments, hosting athletic events, and collaborating with sports associations
• Knowledge of planning and program development
• Knowledge of specialized Parks & Recreation software
• Foundational knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent public relations and marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact effectively with the public, private group agencies, and other organizations contacted in the course of work
• Availability to accommodate a flexible, irregular work schedule that may include evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Willingness and ability to work in outdoor environments; adapt to variable weather conditions and outdoor elements; and have the physical capacity to safely lift, carry, and move up to 40 lbs.

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