JOB SUMMARY

Performs intermediate technical and professional work supervising recreational athletic programs; does related work as required. This position works under the regular supervision of the Athletic Coordinator and has limited oversight over part-time personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all-inclusive)

• Plans and organizes athletic programs. Recruits game officials and team volunteers.
• Prepares fields and facilities for activities.
• Maintains records and files.
• Recruits, screens, and trains youth team volunteers, officials, and scorekeepers.
• Conducts clinics, assigns, and supervises game officials.
• Visits and observes games in progress.
• Conducts tryouts. Supervises league play. Mediates problems and complaints.
• Registers program participants, collects fees, and ensures the accuracy of registration data.
• Prepares team rosters and schedules for each league.
• Recruits, trains, and prepares payroll for officials, referees, umpires, scorekeepers, timekeepers, and gym supervisors.
• Recruits and conducts coaching clinics for volunteer coaches in various sports, including basketball, baseball, and softball.
• Coordinates use of fields and facilities with schools.
• Checks on games while in progress. Ensures each game has officials, timers, and scorekeepers.
• Reschedules games when necessary.
• Helps with special events when needed.
• Ensures coaches and officials are aware of rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares newspaper articles concerning programs, game results, league standings, and schedules
• Performs related tasks as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position assists with a department or function's overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. May carry out supervisory responsibilities under the organization's policies and applicable laws.

COMPETENCIES

• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form and exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed and selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration and displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner. Works cooperatively in group situations and offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions and commits to doing the best job possible. Keeps commitments and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems promptly. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculates risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for help when needed.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how a job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence and looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity when managing difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Safety and Security: Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and determine appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Organizes work, uses time efficiently, and plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives and integrates changes smoothly.
• Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance by including subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities and is

available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback to develop subordinates' skills and encourages growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, two (2) to three (3) years of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of sports such as baseball, softball, volleyball and basketball, and other sports
• General knowledge of first aid practices and techniques
• General knowledge of modern principles and practices of recreation and physical education
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and community officials, associates, volunteers, and the general public.
• Ability to resolve disputes with firmness and impartiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk.
• The employee must use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must hear to receive information through oral communication and talk to express or exchange ideas through spoken word.
• The employee must exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• The employee must make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive reasoning.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Position subject to call-out. Position uses personal protective equipment.