Athletic Assistant - Part Time

Town of Black Mountain • Black Mountain, NC

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About The Position

The Athletic Assistant performs support work to help plan, organize, and direct athletic programs for the Recreation and Parks Department. The position assists with athletic events and clinics, promotes participant safety and orderly conduct, helps enforce posted rules, and resolves problems and disputes involving participants, spectators, and officials. It also assists with supervising interns, volunteer coaches, and scorekeepers; coordinating the timeliness of game officials and scorekeepers; and ensuring the proper use and condition of equipment and facilities. The position reports to the Athletic Coordinator.

The role requires knowledge of recreation and athletics, including team sports, and the ability to coordinate a variety of athletic recreation activities. Work includes light to moderate physical exertion and requires the ability to work nights and weekends. CPR and First Aid certifications may be obtained after successful hiring. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check, as well as a credit check when applicable. Fingerprinting is required for positions involving work with minors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Experience in community and group activities.
• General knowledge of team sports such as soccer, basketball, and tennis.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of specialized recreation interests and activities related to athletics.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of recreation and athletics.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
• CPR and First Aid certification; certifications may be obtained after successful hiring.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting items weighing 20–50 pounds and climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.
• Good verbal communication skills and visual acuity.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check; credit check when applicable.
• Fingerprinting is required for positions involving work with minors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and directing athletic programs.
• Set up special events and clinics involving athletic competition.
• Help ensure participant safety and maintain order.
• Assist with enforcing posted rules and regulations.
• Resolve problems and disputes among participants, spectators, and officials.
• Assist in supervising interns, volunteer coaches, and scorekeepers.
• Ensure game officials and scorekeepers are timely.
• Ensure proper use and condition of equipment and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED