Variable - Athletics Assistant

Largo•Largo, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The work involves seasonal work in athletics, special events, or day camps. This position reports to a Recreation Manager, Recreation Supervisor, or Program Specialist. The assignment is on a weekly basis determined by need, ranging from no hours to up to 15 hours per week. All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
Customer Service skills required
Ability to give, receive, and follow oral communications
Ability to deal with people tactfully
Ability to do light to heavy manual work

Nice To Haves

One year experience in athletic-related activities is preferred
Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, depending upon assignment
Some positions may require a valid Florida Driver's License or a valid license from another state for occasional driving (depending on assignment).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
Helps facilitate sports programming activities for both youth and adults
Assists coaching sports activities for all levels
Assists with facilitation of sports leagues including help with drills, flow of the game and game rules
May open, close, secure a park/facility and ensure all rules and regulations of the park/facility are enforced
May be directed to complete daily safety inspections of facility and parkland to ensure safety and aesthetic standards are met
Assists with maintenance of equipment and facility as directed
Distributes information and equipment to teams/individuals as directed
Maintains communication with Supervisors/Programmers as necessary
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.