Athletic Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, is responsible for the development, coordinating, scheduling and implementation of athletic events and leagues associated with all the Parks and Recreation facilities.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Assist the Director in planning long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for athletics within the city.
• Plans and implements short-term or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the department to ensure efficient organization and completion of work in athletics.
• Develops, communicates and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the department; recommends improvement when necessary.
• Plans, coordinates, assigns and monitors performance of the daily operations of athletics within the city, to include short term activities and special events.
• Carries out supervisor responsibility in accordance with the Cities policies and procedures: including training in job skills; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems associated with athletics.
• Perform other related duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Parks and Recreation.

Experience
Must have a minimum of Five (5) years experience in the recreation field

Licenses or Certifications Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Administration, personnel management, budgeting, supply maintenance and staffing of varied athletic and recreational programs.
• All athletic programs, rules and regulations
• Organization, coordinating and reviewing all programs within the Parks and Recreation department.
• Athletic field maintenance procedures and be able to operate equipment to complete those procedures.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with athletic organizations, local schools and general public that use the city’s facilities.
• Communicate and effectively interact with individuals of various races, educational levels and social groups.
• Work in any environment and withstand extreme temperatures to include evenings, weekends and some holidays
• Self motivate and perform duties independent of supervision.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoor/Outdoor

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Recreation Superintendent, Assistant Director and Director

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.