ATHLETIC COORDINATOR

City Of Mount Dora • Mount Dora, FL, US, FL

13d • $21 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Athletic Coordinator, under the direction of the Athletic Supervisor, develops, plans, administers and evaluates youth and adult sports programs and assists with recreation programming and operations at the Nathaniel Bell Community Resource and Recreation Center. This position assists in supervising staff and creating measured outcomes for staff growth and improvement. The position assists the Supervisor in developing and delivering a wide array of sports, recreation and Bell Center programs and opportunities. This position also provides direction and leadership for the achievement of goals in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.

Requirements

• 1 or more years of experience working in sports, camps, or other recreational programming.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Previous supervisory experience necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & the ability to learn new software quickly
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to think, analyze, organize and articulate ideas and strategies independently
• Willingness to work diverse hours
• Good judgment under pressure, with the ability to make timely, sound, and informed decisions
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow, with strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Communication skills to inform and educate staff and members/participants
• Organizational skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Skill in operating general office equipment such as a computer, copier, facsimile machine, and calculator.
• Skills in planning, directing, organizing, and reviewing the work of staff and their work projects.
• Skills in effective supervisory practices: in engaging employees in the process of organizational and personal/professional setting of goals and objectives, and in the informal and formal evaluation of performance pursuant to these goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate understandably and succinctly both orally and in writing, and to understand instructions, policies, and other direction in both oral and written form.
• Ability to interpret the needs of the community’s citizens and groups for parks and recreation services and programs; ability to communicate with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, and dialogue with them.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, City officials and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Supervisor to develop, plan, promote, administer, evaluate and provide leadership to sports programs and recreation programming at the Bell Center.
• Assists the Supervisor with game schedules, rosters and program schedules utilizing appropriate technology.
• Assists the Supervisor to create, implement and update rules and procedures for sports and recreation programs.
• Supervises sports programming and assigned Bell Center recreation activities during evenings and weekends.
• Evaluates programs and makes necessary changes to ensure quality improvements.
• Monitors recreational programming to ensure standards and safety requirements are being met.
• Seeks sponsors for leagues and programs.
• Builds relationships with community partners that add value to programming, including programming and resources offered at the Bell Center.
• Helps coordinate City recreational special events.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate program supplies are available.
• Maintains program equipment.
• Maintains athletic and Bell Center program areas in a clean, presentable condition.
• Ensures athletic facilities and assigned Bell Center program areas are ready for scheduled activities.
• Recruit participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Assists the Supervisor to create, implement and maintain volunteer training programs.
• Ensures volunteers complete required background checks.
• Communicates effectively with staff, program participants, parents and volunteers.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Resolves participant concerns and complaints in a timely manner.
• Coordinates program promotion, communications and outreach as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings and provides program updates.
• Coordinates with Athletics, Bell Center and other Recreation staff to support programming and facility operations.
• Enforces safety standards and mitigates risk.
• Follows established emergency procedures.
• Maintains current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ensures applicable State of Florida Department of Health requirements are met.
• Assists with daily Bell Center operations as assigned, including participant supervision, open recreation, programs and activity areas.
• Serves as Manager on Duty at athletic facilities and the Bell Center as assigned.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
• The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
• Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed