ATHLETICS COORDINATOR

City of Greer•Greer, SC

10h

About The Position

The Athletics Coordinator coordinates youth and adult athletic programming for City of Greer residents and non-residents, with a primary focus on youth sports and limited adult programs. The position supports the Athletic Supervisor of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and helps plan, administer, and direct athletic and team sports programs. It also assists with special events promoted by the department and reports directly to the Athletic Supervisor of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. The role coordinates sports leagues and facility reservations; schedules practices and games; recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises volunteer coaches, volunteers, and officials; and registers participants. It maintains sports budgets, assists with purchasing uniforms, equipment, and supplies, and prepares program reports and records. The coordinator helps oversee staff and the athletics division, including supervising daily operations in the Athletic Supervisor’s absence. Duties also include facility opening and closing, event setup and breakdown, conflict resolution during programmed events, and general administrative work. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed. The minimum salary is $27.60 per hour, dependent on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field.
One year of experience in Parks and Recreation or a related field.
Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Upon employment, complete required training in defensive driving, basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher use, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, and other City-required training.
Skills in teamwork and collaboration, communication, multitasking, prioritization, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience in Parks and Recreation or a related field.
Two to four years of experience in Physical Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and lead athletic programs for people of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on sports leagues and facility reservations.
Enlist, train, and supervise volunteer coaches for specific sports programs.
Assist the Athletic Supervisor with overseeing, scheduling, directing, and evaluating assigned staff; processing employee concerns; directing work; counseling and disciplining employees; and completing performance appraisals.
Supervise daily operations of the athletics division in the Athletic Supervisor’s absence.
Directly supervise volunteers and officials for specific sports programs.
Maintain sports budgets and assist with purchasing athletic uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
Prepare reports, budgets, records, and forms for athletic programs.
Represent the department on athletics and special-event matters at meetings and workshops.
Schedule practices and games for different sports each season.
Recruit, schedule, and pay officials for the season using Arbiter.
Register participants for sports programs throughout the year, including city and non-city residents.
Open and close athletic facilities and ensure they are prepared for practices and games.
Set up and break down facilities for practices, league programming, and Greer PRT tournaments.
Perform general office and administrative duties and related work as required.
Resolve conflicts during programmed events and leagues.