ATHLETICS LEADER

City Of Greer; Mount Vernon Estates (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Greer is seeking a part-time Parks and Recreation Assistant to oversee multiple facilities and programs, with a focus on safety and customer service. You will coordinate athletic activities, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure parks and fields are prepared for events.

Hours vary, primarily Thursday through Sunday evenings, up to 28 hours per week, with a starting rate of $17.60 per hour dependent on experience. ADA accommodations are available upon request.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must complete defensive driving training, basic first aid & CPR training, and AED training.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts recreational activities for community members of all ages.
• Supervises fields/parks during athletic programming events.
• Opens and closes parks when athletic programming is scheduled.
• Inspects athletic complexes and fields prior to programming.
• Completes concession sales, cleans and monitors concession stands.
• Observes officials, volunteers, participants, and patrons during athletic programming events.
• Enforces rules and standards for each site or park during athletic programming events.
• Prepares facility for planned events – includes cleaning.
• Ensures facility is maintained and safe procedures are followed.
• Advertises upcoming events.
• Monitors recreational events. Supervises gym activities, recreation center activities, and programs.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs clerical duties. Answers inquiries on upcoming events.
• Trains volunteers to conduct events and safety procedures.
• Completes reports for injury, accidents, and other incidents.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal

Teamwork/Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, plans and coordinates activities for all members of the community. Oversees general operations of South Suber Road Park, Country Club Park, Stevens Field, Greer City Stadium, Davenport Field, Turner Park, Century Park, Riverside Middle School, Prisma Health Performance Center, and various recreation centers. Promotes and ensures safety for participants in activities and programs. Athletic leaders are assigned to a specific division and supervisor. Part time position that is budgeted for 28 hours per week.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and conducts recreational activities for community members of all ages.
• Supervises fields/parks during athletic programming events.
• Opens and closes parks when athletic programming is scheduled.
• Inspects athletic complexes and fields prior to programming.
• Completes concession sales, cleans and monitors concession stands.
• Observes officials, volunteers, participants, and patrons during athletic programming events.
• Enforces rules and standards for each site or park during athletic programming events.
• Prepares facility for planned events – includes cleaning.
• Ensures facility is maintained and safe procedures are followed.
• Advertises upcoming events.
• Monitors recreational events. Supervises gym activities, recreation center activities, and programs.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs clerical duties. Answers inquiries on upcoming events.
• Trains volunteers to conduct events and safety procedures.
• Completes reports for injury, accidents, and other incidents.

Additional Duties:

• Continually stays up to date on all policy, procedure, and/or process changes.
• Completes all work accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains any assigned equipment in safe and good operating condition.
• Reports to Supervisor any suggested improvements or areas of concern.
• Ensures professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions while performing job representing the City of Greer.
• Exhibits strong ethical standards; ability to create trust and integrity with co-workers, customers, and community.
• Adheres to Employee Handbook and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and sustained attendance.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Hours: Vary depending upon schedule of events; primarily Thursday through Sunday evenings, up to 28 hours per week.

Salary: Minimum $17.60 per hour, dependent on experience.

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.

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

Application deadline is Friday, October 30, 2026

Requirements

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must complete defensive driving training, basic first aid & CPR training, and AED training.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Interpersonal, Teamwork/Collaboration, Flexibility

Mental & Physical Demands – ADA Guidelines

Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item.

Definitions:

C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)

F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5–5.5 hours/day)

O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day)

N/A – Not Applicable

Physical Demands:

Stand: F

Walk: F

Sit: F

Handling / Fingering: F

Reach Outward: F

Reach Above Shoulder: F

Climb: O

Crawl: O

Squat or Kneel: O

Bend: O

Lifting Requirements:

10 pounds or less: F

11 to 20 pounds: F

21 to 50 pounds: O

51 to 100 pounds: O

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Pushing and Pulling Requirements:

12 pounds or less: F

13 to 25 pounds: F

26 to 40 pounds: O

41 to 100 pounds: O

More than 100 pounds: N/A