Sports Coordinator (Parks)

City of Arlington•Arlington, TX

1d•$48,671 - $60,839•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position directs and coordinates administrative functions for the Athletics Division. This role involves assisting in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of both outdoor and indoor youth and adult athletic programs on a community-wide basis. Key responsibilities include managing athletic schedules, operating a web-based registration system, purchasing supplies, assisting with budget preparation, performing administrative tasks such as inventory control and payroll, auditing youth leagues, resolving citizen inquiries and complaints, and assisting in the hiring and training of sports officials, scorekeepers, and coaches.

Requirements

Knowledge of various sports program rules and regulations.
Knowledge of basic marketing and promotional strategies.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of administering athletic programs and events.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of sports officiating on a local, state, and national level.
Knowledge of budgetary principles as applied to athletics.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city employees, athletic agencies and local citizens.
Skill in advance usage of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, Publisher.
Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
Skill in office management principles.
Skill in managing multiple tasks.
Ability to determine customer needs and facilitate solutions to customer service requests.
Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
Ability to lift and exert forces equivalent to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform a variety of physical skills, including but not limited to: seeing, sorting, carrying, filing, holding, squatting, standing, bending, stooping, walking and writing.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to, a personal computer and associated software applications, calculator, telephone, fax machine, and copier.
Associates Degree in Recreation Administration or related field, plus 1-2 years progressive experience in Youth and Adult Sports Programs OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Some supervisory experience required.
Valid Texas Driver License, Class C.
CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment, and must be maintained during the incumbent’s employment duration in this position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, assisting, coordinating, and evaluating of outdoor and indoor youth and adult athletic programs on a community wide basis.
Create and maintain athletic schedules on a web-based application and operate the software registration system for the purposes of registration, rentals, reports, and revenue management.
Purchase a variety of supplies and materials.
Assist in the preparation of the division’s budget through analysis considering historical and projected costs of athletic programs offered and to ensure a cost effective program is maintained.
Perform a variety of administrative functions as assigned, including but not limited to, inventory control, procurement and payroll.
Audit youth leagues each season and report any policy variances.
Answer questions and resolve complaints pertaining to athletic programs and policies from citizens to ensure good public relations.
Assist in the hiring, training, and evaluating of sports officials, scorekeepers, and coaches that provide instructional services to the public.