Sports and Events Lead

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports & Events Lead serves as a team lead for part-time and seasonal staff supporting sports programs and events throughout the year. This position provides direction and support to staff while also serving as an after-hours resource for weeknight and weekend sports practices, games, tourism events, local sports partners, and Parks and Recreation Rovers. This position will assist with weeknight and weekend sports activities, including tourism events as needed; provide information and assistance regarding program guidelines and policies; and enforce applicable rules and regulations. As a team lead, this role will help guide and support part-time and seasonal staff, coordinate daily activities, and serve as an after-hours contact for local sports partners and Parks and Recreation Rovers. The position will also help maintain attendance reports, activity logs, incident/accident reports, and related records. This position is essential to the overall operation of the Sports & Events Division. Scheduling and working with the public, leagues, associations, sports partners, program users, and seasonal staff helps support the overall success of sports programs throughout Chesterfield County. Success requires excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, local sports partners, associations, program users, and the public; strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines; an understanding of athletics and the use of fields and facilities; and proficiency with computer software and office equipment. We are a small team with high expectations to deliver exceptional results. Our office is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about local government and serving Chesterfield County. We are energetic, engaged, collaborative, and embrace a high standard for exceptional service to our community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; two years of college coursework and/or related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A current, valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
Based on the Virginia DMV point system, driving records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at the time of interview.
Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, local sports partners, associations, program users, and the public.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
An understanding of athletics and the use of fields and facilities.
Proficiency with computer software and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

We will always support you and provide guidance.

Responsibilities

Serve as a team lead for part-time and seasonal staff supporting sports programs and events.
Provide direction and support to staff.
Serve as an after-hours resource for weeknight and weekend sports practices, games, tourism events, local sports partners, and Parks and Recreation Rovers.
Assist with weeknight and weekend sports activities, including tourism events as needed.
Provide information and assistance regarding program guidelines and policies.
Enforce applicable rules and regulations.
Guide and support part-time and seasonal staff.
Coordinate daily activities.
Serve as an after-hours contact for local sports partners and Parks and Recreation Rovers.
Maintain attendance reports, activity logs, incident/accident reports, and related records.
Perform other work as required.
Walk in on their first day ready to learn, ask questions, take the lead in understanding our organization’s operations, and begin building relationships.
Work quickly and independently, take ownership of assignments, and help lead staff to get things done.