Athletics Coordinator

City of Doral•City of Doral, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for organizing, promoting, conducting, and supervising recreational sports programs and related events in a large or multi-faceted activity center or park for all ages and abilities. This position is responsible for supervising the corresponding part-time Recreation Aides.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in recreation administration, leisure services, program management, public administration, business administration or a related field.
Possess at least two (2) years paid, full-time work experience in planning, organizing, promoting and supervising a wide variety of adult and/or youth sports programming activities and related events.
Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for the required college.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to develop and execute a well-rounded program of recreational, cultural and educational special events and activities.
Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and fellow workers.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations.
Must have an ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.
Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform several tasks at one time.
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to accept, receive, and/or collect payments.
Ability to prepare and/or process purchase orders.
Ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Must be fluent in the English language.
Must be non-smoker.
Applicants must also complete all requirements established by the City of Doral for employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinates a variety of cooperative programs, including youth and adult sports programs.
Coordinates and supervises all sports leagues and related events at the assigned facilities.
Coordinates aspects of events, sports and programming.
Develops and coordinates an expanding flexible calendar of programs, sports and events for all segments, groups and interest levels in the community.
Plans and develops programming, and operations budgets for approval and implementation; adheres to approved/established budgetary parameters.
Researches and responds to community needs/requests regarding creation of new programs, sports and events.
Maintains and prepares reports to include information about programs, sports and events, attendance, property damage and accidents.
Solicits instructors, volunteers and employees necessary to support programs, sports and events; performs advertising, recruitment, interviewing, and selection tasks.
Meets with sports providers as necessary.
Assist in the researching, soliciting, and preparing of grants from local, state, and national private or public agencies that support programs and events.
Assists with the preparation of request for proposals.
Solicits sponsorship from local business enterprises and similar entities.
Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the work of assigned full and part-time employees; directs the selection process and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
Provides training; and develops schedules and methods for performing assigned duties.
Organizes outside contractors/ vendors providing services such as sports camps, services and instruction.
Performs high level administrative and clerical tasks.
Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of park guests and maintains discipline during special events and activities.
Assists with departmental park projects as assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director.