Sports League Assistant

Mundelein Park & Recreation District; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

District Discounts

Job summary

The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is seeking a part-time Sports League Assistant to support day-to-day operations of youth and adult leagues, primarily youth basketball. You will provide friendly customer service to players, parents, coaches and spectators, assist with site supervision, officiating, scorekeeping and conflict resolution.

You will help ensure games run smoothly, safely and fairly, create a positive experience for all involved, and may assist with additional leagues

Qualifications

• Experience in sports participation, coaching, officiating, or recreation program support.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification required; if not certified, must become certified.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist players, parents, coaches, and spectators at league sites.
• Provide accurate information about schedules, rules, and league expectations.
• Open, set up, monitor, and close sports facilities/fields as scheduled.
• Enforce district and league rules to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist as a referee/official for games when needed.
• Record game results and submit scores as directed.
• Address disputes calmly and respectfully; manage unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Report incidents and safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist with communication of weather cancellations, schedule updates, or site changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Position Type: Part-Time Seasonal Non- Exempt

Hiring Wage Range: $16.49 - $20.62/DOQ

Full Wage Range: $16.49 - $24.74

Benefits:

• District Discounts

Summary

The Sports League Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of youth and adult sports leagues. This position provides customer service to participants, parents, coaches, and spectators while assisting with site supervision, officiating, scorekeeping, and conflict resolution. The Sports League Assistant helps ensure that games run smoothly, safely, and fairly, while creating a positive experience for all involved. This position is currently for our Youth Basketball League but may include additional sports leagues at a later time.

Qualifications - Education, Experience And Training

Candidates should have experience in sports participation, coaching, officiating, or recreation program support. They must demonstrate the ability to provide positive customer service and effectively interact with players, parents, coaches, and spectators. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and self-motivated, with the capacity to manage game operations and site responsibilities. CPR, First Aid and AED Certification required and if not certified, must become certified.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Greet and assist players, parents, coaches, and spectators at league sites.
• Provide accurate information about schedules, rules, and league expectations.
• Represent the district in a professional and friendly manner.
• Open, set up, monitor, and close sports facilities/fields as scheduled.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and facilities, reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Enforce district and league rules to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist as a referee/official for games when needed.
• Monitor game play to ensure fairness and adherence to league rules.
• Record game results and submit scores as directed.
• Address disputes between coaches, players, and/or spectators calmly and respectfully.
• Manage unsportsmanlike conduct with fairness and professionalism.
• Report incidents and safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist with communication of weather cancellations, schedule updates, or site changes.
• Support league staff in distributing equipment and materials.

Perform other duties as assigned.