2026-A Parks and Recreation Athletics Coordinator (10/2026)

City of Prattville • Prattville Doster Center, AL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development and implementation of assigned athletic programs, activities, and events. Job duties consist of varied program coordination duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of leisure services to area residents. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

Requirements

• Two (2) years' experience in parks and recreation systems.
• Two (2) years' of supervisory experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of athletic program management principles.
• Knowledge of city purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of sports league activities.
• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of splash pad operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of concession management principles.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Skill in planning.
• Skill in marketing and promotions.
• Skill in administering and delivering athletic programming.
• Skill in managing budgets.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors' Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements sports league game and practice schedules.
• Prepares registration forms and establishes deadlines.
• Promotes programs and registration events/deadlines.
• Collects documentation and fees.
• Coordinates the use of officials on playing fields.
• Attends games to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitors concessions operations.
• Responds to and resolves questions, complaints, and concerns.
• Maintains concession stand inventory; orders food and beverages.
• Purchases and maintains athletic equipment.
• Purchases chemicals used in the maintenance of the splash pad.
• Maintains playing fields and equipment.
• Maintains splash pad.
• Reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
• Trains and supervises part-time staff; participates in the hiring process.
• Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage at athletic facilities, games, and events.
• Assists in the maintenance of various social media accounts.
• Installs banners.
• Distributes flyers in local schools.
• Willing to drive a bus as needed or assigned.
• Assists other departments.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
• Willing to attend continuing education courses.
• Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level