Sr. Athletics Maintenance Coordinator

Charlotte, County of•Varies - Charlotte County, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Take the lead in keeping our parks, athletic fields, and facilities operating at their best! This position provides supervisory, administrative, and technical leadership for multi-site park and athletic operations, including oversight of the ballfield renovation crew, athletic staff, facility maintenance, turf and irrigation operations, contractor services, special events, and maintenance projects. The role also coordinates staffing and daily work assignments, conducts field and safety inspections, supports budgeting and purchasing, and ensures facilities and equipment meet established service and safety standards. This position also plays an important role in athletic programming and community partnerships by coordinating facility scheduling and contract bookings, supporting tournaments and special events, and serving as the department’s liaison to the Youth Sports Council. The ideal candidate is a strong, hands-on leader who can develop staff, manage multiple priorities and projects, maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively with internal and external customers, and help ensure safe, well-maintained facilities and exceptional service throughout the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in parks, grounds, custodial, facility maintenance and/or sports league/oversight/management.
Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience coordinating crews, scheduling work, and overseeing maintenance operations.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
Knowledge of standard equipment, hand tools, materials, chemicals, methods, and practices of assigned trade areas.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of fire codes, ADA requirements, and safety practices for public parks and complexes.
Analytical and research skills.
Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing and organizing work.
Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to operate aerial lift equipment.
Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
Ability to diagnose and correct problems and safety issues.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
Ability to act as lead worker with a team of subordinates and/or peers.
Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions without referral to supervisor.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sports league management, sports tourism, and/or sporting event bookings/management.
Vocational or technical training in one or more building trades.
Experience in athletic field maintenance and turf management.
Experience managing contractors and maintenance projects.
Playground Safety Inspector certification from National Recreation and Park Association (to be obtained within eighteen (18) months of position assignment).
Pesticide Applicator’s license from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (if assigned pesticide-related duties).
Aerial Lift certification (to be obtained within one (1) year of position assignment).

Responsibilities

Provides supervisory, administrative, and technical leadership for multi-site park and athletic operations.
Oversees the ballfield renovation crew, athletic staff, facility maintenance, turf and irrigation operations, contractor services, special events, and maintenance projects.
Coordinates staffing and daily work assignments.
Conducts field and safety inspections.
Supports budgeting and purchasing.
Ensures facilities and equipment meet established service and safety standards.
Coordinates facility scheduling and contract bookings.
Supports tournaments and special events.
Serves as the department’s liaison to the Youth Sports Council.
Develops staff.
Manages multiple priorities and projects.
Maintains accurate records and reports.
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
Ensures safe, well-maintained facilities and exceptional service throughout the community.
Performs minor electric, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
Establishes a preventative maintenance program.