League Sports Coordinator

City of Auburn • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The League Sports Coordinator coordinates league sports programming for the Parks and Recreation Department. The position plans, develops, coordinates, and supervises youth and adult athletic programs and tournaments; assists with budgeting and purchasing; coordinates public use of recreational facilities; responds courteously and promptly to citizen questions and feedback; and directly supervises assigned personnel. The role reports to the Athletic and Parks Programs Administrator and may perform other related duties as assigned.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and one to three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. The role requires knowledge of recreation administration; sports and games rules, equipment, and facility requirements; applicable laws and department policies; CPR and First Aid; local government operations; and modern office practices. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, similar programs, and small office equipment is also required. The employee needs communication, supervision, coordination, public-service, computer, time-management, and interpersonal skills.

This is light work requiring occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds and/or up to 10 pounds to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses equipment requiring manual dexterity, distinguishes shades of color, and uses the sense of smell. Work occurs in various indoor and outdoor environments, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, with exposure to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; one to three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; this is required at hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of recreation administration principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of rules, equipment, and facility requirements for a variety of sports and games.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, department policies and procedures, and program objectives.
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs.
• Skill using small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines, or multi-line telephone systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to coordinate recreational activities involving several participants.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with others, the public, and coworkers.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and supervise athletic programs and tournaments for youth and adults.
• Assist in budgeting and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate public use of recreational facilities.
• Respond to citizen questions and feedback in a courteous and timely manner.
• Directly supervise assigned personnel.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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