Specialty Sports Coordinator

City of Kenner Civil Service Department; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Kenner Civil Service Department is seeking a part-time program coordinator to organize and supervise summer sports camps, weekend leagues and adult specialty leagues at local playgrounds.

Candidates must be 21 or older and have athletic leadership experience; 3 years coordinating sports for schools or parks is desirable. Responsibilities include field setup, enforcing rules, and reporting issues to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Qualifications

• Must be age 21 or older.
• Experience in an athletic leadership role and general knowledge in various sports.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and supervise summer sports camps (basketball, volleyball, baseball/softball).
• Organize, coordinate and supervise weekend sports leagues.
• Organize, coordinate and supervise adult specialty leagues (kickball, dodgeball, pickleball).
• Field and equipment set-up for each sport.
• Be the representative for the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department for interpretation of the rules and regulations.
• Be responsible to handle issues as they arise and report them to Kenner Parks and Recreation Department.

Skills

Athletic leadership

Sports knowledge

Job description

****THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT****

Part Time:10 Hrs/Week

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize,coordinateand supervisesummersportscampssuch as Basketball, Volleyball, baseball/softball etc.
• Organize,coordinateandsuperviseweekendsportsleagues
• Organize,coordinateandsuperviseadultspecialtyleaguessuchaskickball, dodgeball, pickleball, etc.
• Field and equipment set-up for each sport
• TobetherepresentativefortheKennerParksandRecreation Departmentforthe interpretation of the rules and regulations.
• ToberesponsibletohandleissuesastheyariseandreportthemtoKenner Parks and Recreation Department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - HOURS WORKED:

Will be required to work at assigned playground location. Indoor/outdoor locations possible. Work hours willbedeterminedbythe schedule set forthe leagues and sports camps by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

This individual must be able to read and to be able to comprehend directions from the Leisure Service Manager, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, and Parks and Recreation Director concerning various rules and regulations set forth by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department.Must beable toact as amediator and supervisor if issues occur.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Allathleticprogramequipmentandsuppliesneededto coordinate the athletic programs.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

Standing, bending andmoving constantly during league coordinatingandmust be able to lift 50 lbs.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must be able to comprehend verbal or written direction and instructions from the Leisure Service Manager,Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, andParks andRecreation Director.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

Tobe able tomonitor and respond inaresponsible manner invarious situations and to maintain anobjective attitude, tactand discretion under these conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Mustbeage21orolder.Experienceinanathleticleadershiproleandgeneral knowledge in various sports.

Desirable Qualifications:

3yearsdirectexperienceincoordinatingsportsforschools,playgroundsorother athletics programs.