Athletic Field Operations & Events Coordinator

City of Hopewell; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hopewell seeks a dedicated staff member to assist with supervision of athletic fields and sports facilities. You will supervise program sites, coordinate scheduling with coaches and officials, and ensure safe, welcoming environments for youth and adults.

This role handles facility access, equipment inventory, and liaison duties with schools and referees. You may assist at events and help with reports, records, and special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of municipal recreation or sports programming experience.
• General knowledge of youth and adult sports programs, rules, safety protocols and athletic equipment used during basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth and adult athletic program sites including baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, basketball gyms and other facilities.
• Provides general information for coaches, parents, and athletes; delivers exceptional customer service at all times.
• Oversees contractual service providers to include scorekeepers, clock operators, referees, umpires and other sports-related service providers.
• Locks/unlocks facilities before and after programs.
• Assists with routine maintenance of fields, facilities and restrooms.
• Manages program equipment inventory; assigns equipment to coaches and players; collects equipment at conclusion of season; organises equipment storage area.
• Acts as a liaison to competition officials, schools staff, and referee assignors.
• Assists at department wide special events, oversees games, inflatables, crowd control, etc.
• Assists Athletic Programs Supervisor with player drafts, field scheduling, record keeping and reports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Hopewell seeks a dedicated staff member to assist with supervision of athletic fields and sports facilities. You will supervise program sites, coordinate scheduling with coaches and officials, and ensure safe, welcoming environments for youth and adults.

This role handles facility access, equipment inventory, and liaison duties with schools and referees. You may assist at events and help with reports, records, and special projects.