Recreation Program Specialist - Youth Basketball Leagues

City of Golden Valley•Brookview - City of Golden Valley (316 Brookview Parkway), MN

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Program Specialist provides staff support, leadership, and league communications for the administration, planning, and implementation of a recreational youth basketball league. This part-time seasonal position runs from December through mid-March. Weekday work hours are flexible, and game supervision is required on Saturdays from mid-January through mid-March. The position helps provide a safe, fun, and appropriate experience for participants and volunteers; supports league activities, schedules, supplies, training, and documentation; and provides guidance to volunteers and league officials. The role has no employee supervisory responsibilities, but may provide direction to part-time or temporary staff and volunteers as needed and oversees programs, participants, and facility users to support safety and enforcement of rules and regulations. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors, with exposure to noise during events and activities. The position involves communicating in person and by telephone, remaining stationary, operating computers and office equipment, reading and interpreting documents, and frequently moving around the community center, golf course, and patios or decks. Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 30 pounds is required. The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Experience working with youth athletic leagues.
Knowledge, skills, and creativity required to lead youth basketball activities.
Strong problem-solving abilities and techniques.
Ability to work independently and with people of all ages and abilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Available to work from December through mid-March without requesting extended time off.
Ability to communicate and exchange information in person and by telephone.
Ability to operate computers and office equipment, including a copy machine, printer, and telephone.
Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety manuals and operating procedures.
Ability to frequently move around the community center, golf course, and patios or decks.
Ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Education, or a related field.
Experience implementing and coordinating recreational athletic programs or leagues.
Experience coaching youth ages 7–17.
Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, fun, and appropriate experience for league participants and volunteers.
Assist with planning, organizing, and leading activities, rules, and curriculum for the cooperative youth basketball league.
Organize and coordinate program supplies inventory.
Assist with developing league practice, game, and officials’ schedules.
Complete required reports, evaluations, and documentation concerning participants, league officials, volunteers, incidents, feedback, and property damage.
Provide directions and guidance to volunteers and league officials.
Ensure participants, volunteers, and league officials follow established policies and procedures.
Attend and assist with league trainings and meetings.
Oversee programs, participants, and facility users to support safety and enforcement of rules and regulations.
Provide direction to part-time or temporary staff and volunteers as needed.