Parks and Recreation Athletics Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development and implementation of assigned athletic programs, activities, and events. Job duties consist of varied program coordination duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of leisure services to area residents. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

• Develops and implements sports league game and practice schedules.
• Prepares registration forms and establishes deadlines.
• Promotes programs and registration events/deadlines.
• Collects documentation and fees.
• Coordinates the use of officials on playing fields.

• Attends games to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitors concessions operations.
• Responds to and resolves questions, complaints, and concerns.

• Maintains concession stand inventory; orders food and beverages.
• Purchases and maintains athletic equipment.
• Purchases chemicals used in the maintenance of the splash pad.

• Maintains playing fields and equipment.
• Maintains splash pad.
• Reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.

• Trains and supervises part-time staff; participates in the hiring process.
• Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage at athletic facilities, games, and events.

• Assists in the maintenance of various social media accounts.
• Installs banners.
• Distributes flyers in local schools.

• Willing to drive a bus as needed or assigned.
• Assists other departments.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

• Bachelors' Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience in parks and recreation systems.
• Two (2) years' of supervisory experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Employees frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects.

Job duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc.

Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.

Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledgeofathletic program management principles.
• Knowledgeof city purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeofmarketing and public relations principles.
• Knowledgeof computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledgeof sports league activities.
• Knowledgeof athletic field maintenance principles.
• Knowledgeof splash pad operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledgeof concession management…