Assistant Athletic Director
About The Position
Burlington Recreation & Parks provides opportunities for youth and adults to participate in a wide array of sports. Athletic programs focus on providing a fun and competitive atmosphere in a safe athletic environment. An employee in this role assists in the development and management of community-demanded programs for the Athletic Division including both adult and youth athletics. Responsibilities include making recommendations to the Division's budget, organizing state, regional, and national athletic events, registering teams and participants, creating activity rosters and scheduling part-time staff. The role requires strong customer service skills, effective communication, and sound judgment to enforce policies and ensure program success. The position works under the direct supervision of the Athletics Supervisor.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of recreation and athletic program planning, development, and public recreation objectives with an ability to learn recreation management software.
- Proficient in major sports like baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, and basketball, with familiarity in a variety of other sports.
- Skilled in coordinating and supervising teams to achieve program goals efficiently.
- Excels in both oral and written communication, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Adept at preparing, maintaining, and managing records for purchases, equipment, and personnel.
- Capable of acting decisively and appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Handles disputes with objectivity, fairness, and firmness to maintain harmony and fairness.
- Builds strong working relationships with staff, community leaders, volunteers, and the public to foster a collaborative environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Studies, Recreation, or any related field and considerable work experience in recreation programming, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License
Responsibilities
- Handles youth and adult participant registrations for various programs.
- Schedules tournaments and recruits events to maximize facility usage.
- Assist in the oversight of the Division’s budget, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency.
- Coordinates part-time staff schedules, works with contractual organizers, plans league schedules, and reschedules weather-affected games.
- Organizes and conducts informative meetings for program coaches.
- Collects fees for registration, participation, and facility rentals.
- Supervises program participants, enforces rules, and disciplines as necessary.
- Ensures adherence to established program and department policies and procedures.
- Drives engagement through creative social media campaigns and promotional materials.
- Interviews job candidates, recommends hires, evaluates employee performance, and assigns roles while maintaining confidential records.
- Handles additional duties and unexpected challenges as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
