League Sports Coordinator

City of Auburn, AL; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Auburn, AL seeks a League Sports Coordinator to manage league sports programming for Parks and Recreation. The role reports to the Athletic and Parks Programs Administrator and oversees youth and adult activities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience. Valid driver’s license is required; CPR/First Aid knowledge is preferred. The position is regular full-time with a non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises league sports programs and tournaments for youth and adults.
• Assists in budgeting and purchasing activities.
• Coordinates public usage of recreational facilities.
• Responds to citizen questions in a courteous and timely manner.
• Supervises assigned personnel.

Skills

Recreation administration

Effective communication

Team supervision

Public service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

LEAGUE SPORTS COORDINATOR

Department: Parks and Recreation

Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

Job Summary This position is responsible for the coordination of league sports programming for the department. This position reports to the Athletic and Parks Programs Administrator.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and supervises athletic programs and tournaments for youth and adults.
• Assists in budgeting and purchasing activities.
• Coordinates the public usage of recreational facilities.
• Responds to citizen questions and feedback in a courteous and timely manner.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of recreation administration.
• Knowledge of the rules, equipment, and facilities requirements for a variety of sports and games.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, department policies and procedures, and program objectives.
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to coordinate a recreational activity involving several participants.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work, which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring manual dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in various indoor and outdoor environments, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.