Athletic Coordinator

Amvetsauxfl; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverdale is seeking a capable supervisor to plan, organize, and oversee a diversified athletics, games, and sports program for various age groups. You will supervise part-time, temporary, and voluntary staff and coordinate facility usage and program goals.

Responsibilities include directing staff, scheduling activities, and collaborating with the community to ensure successful events and compliant operations. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of directing group, social and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of managing recreational programs for parks, centers, aquatic centers, or athletic facilities.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies for athletic programs.
• Knowledge of good public relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate athletic activities and scheduling facilities.
• Direct and supervise part-time and volunteer staff, assign workloads.
• Develop goals, objectives, policies, and work standards for recreation areas.
• Monitor day-to-day operations of activities, visit sites, resolve complaints, ensure materials.
• Create program plans and schedules for seasonal activities.
• Oversee maintenance of recreational supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with local communities and civic groups on recreational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff coordination

Program scheduling

Public relations

Job description

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The incumbent of this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising a diversified program of athletics, games, and sports for a variety of age groups; and supervising part-time, temporary, and voluntary staff.

Major Duties

• Plans, evaluates, and coordinates athletic activities, including scheduling facilities, ensuring facilities are appropriately set up.
• Provides direction to and supervision of part-time and volunteer staff, scheduling and determining workloads.
• Assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned recreation area(s).
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of athletic activities, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints, and ensuring programs and events have required materials and supplies.
• Formulates and organizes program plans and schedules for seasonal athletic activities.
• Supervises the issuance, use, care, and maintenance of recreational supplies and equipment.
• Works with local community and civic groups on matters of recreational interest.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Special Requirements

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of directing group, social and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of managing recreational programs for community parks, community centers, aquatic centers, and/or athletic facilities.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, methods, supplies, and equipment applicable to athletic programs.
• Knowledge of good public relations practices and principles.

Skills Required by the Position:

• Skill in coordinating and scheduling the work of temporary and volunteer staff.
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling programs, events, and activities.

Abilities Required by the Position:

• Ability to work flexible schedule and required hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lead group games and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff members.
• Ability to maintain records and create reports.
• Ability to supervise subordinate and volunteer work.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and inWriting.
• Ability to plan creative, appropriate activities for all ages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, parents and children.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with general public in sometimes difficult and trying circumstances (Customer Service).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed records and complex information.
• Ability to work independently.

Supervisory Controls

Supervisory Controls:

• Work is performed under the direct supervision of Department Director.
• This position has no direct reports.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• The work is typically performed with the employee preforming manual indoor/outdoor activities
• The employee uses tools or equipment requiring dexterity, repetitive lifting, moving, pushing, and pulling.

Work Environment

Work Environment:

• The work is typically performed outside as necessary and in an office