Athletics Program Specialist
Athletics Program Specialist
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Job Description
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO: Facility or Program Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION:Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 117
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to plan develop supervise and evaluate various Leisure Services Department programs. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to program planning organizing implementation and evaluation; supervising and training assigned employees; preparing long and short-term goals instructing classes ensuring safety in programs and facilities; creating and coordinating program publicity and promotion; and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Evenings nights and weekend based on scheduled programs.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelors degree in course of study related to occupational field with one year of related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for the job.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
One year of supervisory experience preferred.
Must be certified in First Aid/CPR or have ability to attain within 6 months of employment.
For Youth Athletics position- Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) preferred at the time of hire but required within 6 months of hire.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Plans develops conducts and evaluates programs events activities camps and/or tournaments.
Supervises trains makes hiring recommendations and evaluates assigned employees volunteers and interns; handles all related concerns directs work assignments disciplines and counsels workers when necessary.
Oversees program instructors and handles contract agreements with contract labor.
Prepares specific objectives for programs and special events and develops a written plan of action; evaluates and adjusts programs as necessary; maintains records for division/department reporting and assessment.
Addresses needs of program participants with disabilities and seeks higher-level assistance as needed.
Prepares annual budget proposal for programs events and/or projects; may assist with the development of the budget proposal.
Coordinates volunteer needs and assists with recruitment and training for programs and special events.
Creates and coordinates publicity and/or promotional materials for programs and special events including website maintenance; assists with distribution of materials.
Prepares coordinates and schedules appropriate facility for programs and special events by coordinating related maintenance safety/inspections and security needs and concerns.
Designs constructs maintains and collects materials for programs displays and exhibits.
Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility; may perform the duties of the facility supervisor when needed.
Schedules reserves and inputs data for programs events activities camps and/or tournaments into scheduling and reservation software.
Serves as department liaison for various community groups and organizations.
Responds to citizen inquires and complaints and addresses solves or forwards complaints to appropriate personnel.
May be assigned as facility liaison for department social media and/or volunteer task force.
Performs other related duties as required.
When Assigned to AthleticsYouth Sports
Plans organizes and implements all internal youth sports programs and summer camps.
Oversees and enforces terms of agreements between ACCGov and leagues; educates leagues about youth sport standards. Annually reviews Outside Youth Sports Provider Agreement and recommends changes as needed.
Plans and implements a program that trains and certifies volunteer coaches.
Recommends for hire and supervises assigned staff volunteers and contract labor that are necessary to operate all internal youth sports programs and summer camps.
Directs and administers field permitting process.
Stays current on information related to youth sports administration and communicates changes or new information to staff and outside youth sport providers.
Plans organizes and implements a year-round field maintenance plan for all the baseball/softball fields.
Grooms chalks paints and prepares athletic fields for programs activities rentals and special events.
Assists with performing inspections and oversees the maintenance of assigned facility and equipment to ensure safe operations and maintained inventory.
Participates in the administration of the Youth Sports annual budget; submits budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of assigned division in the Leisure Services Department.
Knowledge of management human resources management/personnel financial practices policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of all applicable laws ordinances policies standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of established organizational managerial human relations methods and techniques.
Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation administration relevant laws ordinances policies and procedures budgetary processes and procedures and the theory and principles of program development and implementation in recreation.
Knowledge of functions principles methods and techniques of public sector planning including those related to community planning outdoor recreation planning and natural and cultural resource planning and understanding of methods and tools for developing scheduling coordinating monitoring evaluating and managing planning design and construction projects (when assigned to Park Planning).
Knowledge of first aid and CPR departmental programs community resources supervisory practices rules of a variety of sports and the techniques equipment and supplies used in athletics and park maintenance.
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of computers and software related to the position.
Ability to develop and administer policies procedures plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy methods operations budgetary and equipment needs etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates management employees members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Athens-Clarke County Government as they relate to the Leisure Services Department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standards and resolving problems.
Ability to comprehend interpret and apply regulations procedures and related information.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations. Ability to plan and coordinate programs involving large groups of people.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer copying machine calculator scannerand equipment associated with performances including technical systems . This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Dance center position also requires the ability to demonstrate dance moves which may include jumping turning quickly and balancing Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.
DATA CONCEPTION:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports forms and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare forms reports letters memoranda and miscellaneous documents using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE:Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative
technical or professional languages including aviation and accounting terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas to add and subtract totals to multiply and divide and to utilize and determine percentages.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with automated office machines.
MOTOR COORDINATION:May require the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer typewriter and calculator. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION:May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone two-way radio.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
