Athletic Site Assistant

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

Assists with the overall supervision of athletic fields and sports facilities.

• Supervises youth and adult athletic program sites including baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, basketball gyms and other facilities associated with sports programming.


• 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; organisers 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.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of municipal recreation or sports programming experience.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of youth and adult sports programs, rules, safety protocols and athletic equipment used during basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer.

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service skills


• Exceptional communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work with large crowds


• Ability to work with all levels of the general public


• Ability to work in environments with loud noises


• Ability to work in outdoor conditions during all seasonal periods

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor climates. Position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, sun, and wind.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, hearing, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.


• Typical Weight Handled: up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.