ATHLETIC SPECIALIST

City-of-Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Athletic Specialist to assist in planning, organizing and supervising athletic services such as adult leagues, tournaments, officials, scorekeepers, and contract labor. You will help allocate city-owned facilities and support athletic policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis.

Reporting to the Athletic Supervisor, you will schedule and oversee league activities, coordinate sponsorship and marketing, train officials, and maintain communications and field

Qualifications

• Customer service skills for resolving complaints promptly.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• General knowledge of ball field maintenance techniques preferred.
• Experience with officiating basketball, volleyball, softball preferred; able to train officials.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, implement, and supervise athletic leagues and tournaments as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinate sponsorships and marketing for league activities.
• Solicit, train, schedule, supervise, and process payments for league officials and scorekeepers.
• Maintain schedules, standings, and league communications using available software; program field lights per schedule.
• Prepare and maintain paperwork and communications to support league and tournament activities.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Field maintenance

Officials training

Officiating experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in recreation management or related field

Job description

STARTING PAY$11.00/HR.SUMMARYThe Athletic Specialist will report to the Athletic Supervisor and assist in all aspects of department operation related to the planning, organization, marketing, implementation, supervision and evaluation of athletic related services provided by the department. Primary focus areas will be adult athletic league and tournament implementation and supervision to include official's, scorekeepers and contract labor. assist in allocation and oversight of the city owned athletic facilities by local associations and independent teams and provide Overall assistance with the implementation of athletic policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis. The employee must often make decisions in the absence of the Athletic Supervisor that are constant with department policy and league rules and must be able to work with minimal supervision.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESSkill in resolving customer complaints and concerns in a timely manner.Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.General knowledge of ball field maintenance techniques is preferred.Some experience with officiating basketball, volleyball, softball. and the ability to train sports officials is preferred.Schedule, coordinate, implement and supervise athletic league offered by department to include sponsorship acquisition and marketing as determined by supervisor.Solicit, train, schedule, supervise and process payment for all league officials and scorekeepers.Using available software applications maintain schedules, standings and all league communications to include that programming of field lights per approved schedules.Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and electronic messaging to support league and tournament activities.Performs other related duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalentSome college course work in recreation management, physical education or related field is preferred.Minimum of one year athletic programming experience with leagues and/or tournament coordination and supervision in a setting with the ability to demonstrate general knowledge of offered sports is preferred.Valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by city policy.Certification in C.P.R., A.E.D. and Basic First Aid (may be acquired within first six months of employment).EEO/ADA PROFILEThe City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.About UsStart your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.