Youth Sports Recreation Manager

City of Whitehall; Ohio; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sports Coordinator to support youth and adult sports operations. This role involves working closely with community partners and volunteers to enhance program integrity and foster youth sports growth. The ideal candidate will utilize registration software, coordinate events, and ensure high standards at sports facilities. If you are a self-starter with excellent customer service skills and a passion for sports, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of sports, rules, equipment, and coaching best practices.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to de-escalate tense situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sports leagues including registration and communication.
• Oversee practices and games, ensuring facilities are prepared.
• Market and promote youth sports leagues through various channels.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Sports Knowledge

Communication Skills

Event Coordination

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree in Recreation or Sports

Tools

Registration Software

Job description

Under the direction of the Sports Supervisor, this position will act as the primary support for all sports operations (youth and adult). Works with community partners and volunteers to maintain program integrity and grow youth sports in Whitehall. Works closely with parks maintenance team to ensure high standards at sports facilities. Utilizes software for registration, rostering, and communications.

Spearheads set-up and tear down for home games. Conducts outreach and program/event support for department and City-wide events as needed.

Essential Job Functions are required but not limited to

1. Works with Sports Supervisor and maintenance to ensure all fields and facilities are prepared and set up properly for activities.
2. Proficiently utilizes software to coordinate sport leagues including registration, communication, coordinating volunteer coaches, officials, and facilities.
3. Serves as liaison to public concerning youth sport leagues including soliciting feedback on existing programming and suggested improvements.
4. Answers questions and complaints using effective customer service skills.
5. Oversees the effective execution of practices and games.
6. Works effectively with Sports Coordinators to ensure continuity of services.
7. Reviews and evaluates youth sport leagues and recommends changes and improvements to increase effectiveness.
8. Works in conjunction with staff to create youth sport league philosophies.
9. Tracks youth sport league participation trends, costs, and satisfaction.
10. Responsible for equipment and supplies utilized in youth sport leagues.
11. Works non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to oversee and administer youth sport leagues for the public.
12. Markets and promotes youth sports leagues through the website, social media forums, program guide, and community meetings.
13. Represents the City and department in outreach activities to develop and strengthen community partnerships.
14. Provides event support as needed.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• HS Diploma or Equivalency
• Thorough knowledge of sports, rules, equipment, coaching, and best practices
• Excellent customer service skills in working with the public, including ability to de-escalate tense situations
• Self-starter; ability to work independently
• Manual labor required: Move and set-up sports equipment; lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Subjected to indoor and outdoor environment conditions, extreme heat, direct/extreme sun, high humidity, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Preferred:

• College degree in recreation, education, or sports
• Experience coordinating recreational programming