ATHLETICS COORDINATOR

City of Greer, South Carolina

Greer (SC)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education Incentive Pay

Retirement Plan

Job summary

City of Greer, South Carolina is seeking an Athletic Coordinator to plan and coordinate youth and adult athletic programming for residents and non-residents. You will support the Athletic Supervisor and help direct team sports programs, with emphasis on youth leagues and facility reservations.

The role requires scheduling practices and games, recruiting and supervising coaches and officials, managing budgets, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management, or related field.
One (1) year of experience in Parks and Recreation or related field.
Must have a driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Defensive driving, Basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher, AED and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications required.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and leads athletic programs for all ages with focus on league coordination and facility reservations.
Enlists, trains, and supervises volunteer coaches for specific sports programs.
Oversees staff performance and conducts employee appraisals.
Supervises daily operations in absence of Athletics Supervisor.
Supervises volunteers and officials for sports programs.

Skills

Teamwork/Collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management, or related field

Job description

The purpose of the Athletic Coordinator is to coordinate youth and adult athletic programming for City of Greer residents and non-residents. Athletic coordinator provides support to the Athletic Supervisor of Parks and Recreation. The Athletic Coordinator helps to plan, administer, and direct athletic and team sports programs that are centered around youth sports, with limited adult programs. Assists with special events promoted by the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. This position reports directly to the Athletic Supervisor of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and leads athletic programs for persons of all ages and abilities with a special focus on sports league coordination and facility reservation management. Enlists, trains, and supervises volunteer coaches for specific sports programs.
Assists Athletic Supervisor by overseeing, scheduling, directing, and evaluating assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Supervises daily operations of athletics division in absence of Athletics Supervisor.
Directly supervises volunteers and officials for specific sports programs.
Maintains sports budgets and assists in purchasing athletic uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
Prepares reports, budgets, records, and forms for athletic programs.
Represents the department in matters concerning athletics and special events at meetings and workshops.
Scheduling practices and games for different sports each season.
Recruiting, scheduling, and paying officials for the season using Arbiter (official schedule/payment program)
Registering participants for various sports programming throughout the year including city and non-city residents.
Opening and closing athletic facilities.
Ensures facilities are prepared properly for practices/games.
Performs set up and breakdown for scheduled practices, league programming, and Greer PRT tournaments.
Performs general office/administrative duties as required.
Performs related work as required.
Performs conflict resolution nightly during programmed events/leagues.

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday; with additional hours as needed.

Salary: Minimum $27.60 hourly; dependent on experience

In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).

Closing Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Requirements

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management, or related field.
One (1) year of experience in Parks and Recreation or related field.
Must have a driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Upon employment, the following trainings are required: Defensive driving training, Basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher, AED and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications; City required training.

Required Skills: Teamwork/Collaboration, Communication, Multitasking, Prioritization and Conflict Resolution

Education, Skills, And Experience – Preferred