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Parks and Recreation: Athletic Supervisor at City of Charleston

City of Charleston · Charleston, United States Of America · Onsite

2025-10-27 13:00:00.0

$35,568.00 - $43,888.00

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Position Type:
Recreation/Athletic Supervisor

Date Posted:
10/24/2025

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Parks & Recreation Department – Athletic Supervisor

The City of Charleston is seeking candidates to fill the position of Athletic Supervisor in the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is full-time Monday - Friday with evening and weekend work required. The starting salary is $35,568 annually and up to $43,888 depending on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits:

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Personal Leave Accruals - 24 hours per year
Vacation Leave Accruals - 40 hours first year, 80 hours second year
Sick Leave Accruals - 8 hours per month
11 Paid Holidays per year
Cell Phone Reimbursement and Car Allowance
Employee voluntary deferred compensation plan
Employee voluntary flex spending and dependent care options
BCBS PPO health insurance and HDHP health insurance
Health Savings Account employer contributions - $500 single and $1,000 plus one or family
Delta Dental - employee paid
VSP Vision - employee paid
Aflac options

Duties:

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate youth and adult sports leagues and athletic programs (e.g., baseball/softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, etc.), leagues, camps, and clinics.
Recruit, coordinate and supervise tournaments and special athletic events hosted by the department or outside sources.
Oversee registration processes, team assignments, league schedules, and communication with coaches, officials, volunteers, and participants.
Maintain program records, participation data, and incident reports.
Assist with marketing and promotion of sports programs through social media, flyers, website updates, and community outreach.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise part-time staff, volunteer staff, and interns in his/her area of responsibility.
Supervise and evaluate Recreation Department personnel in his/her specific areas.
Review personnel needs and requirements to make recommendations regarding personnel management issues.
Set program goals and objectives that meet the leisure needs of the community of Charleston.
Plan, prepare, and monitor program budgets for facilities, programs, and services; track expenditures and revenues for each program/event; solicit donations and sponsorships as needed.
Assist in the establishment and continuance of cooperative planning and working relationships with local community agencies and organizations.
Communicate the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department to area businesses, community leaders, municipal agencies, and the general public.
Respond to participant inquiries and resolve conflicts/complaints in a professional and customer-focused manner.
Coordinate the operation and programming for assigned affiliates of the department and attend regular meetings as a liaison for same.
Schedule and manage use of athletic fields, gyms, and recreation facilities; serve as primary liaison with schools, athletic associations, and user groups.
Coordinate with the Parks and Maintenance division on field preparation, lighting, and facility upkeep.
Attend meetings as assigned. (Advisory Board, City Council, Affiliates, Committee, etc.)
Attend continuing education workshops and conferences as needed or assigned.
Comply with the City’s policies as presented in the Personnel Policy Manual.
Physical setup of some programs or events (including lifting and moving tables/chairs, distributing supplies, etc.).
Inspect and regularly appraise the need for repairs or improvements in parks, playgrounds, equipment, and recreation facilities.
Assist with special events, projects and other department-wide initiatives as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Sports Administration, Physical Education or related field with 1-3 years of experience in recreation services and programs is preferred. Experience can substitute for Degree
Be able to lift and turn carrying 25 pounds at least 10 feet, and placing this load on shelves at chest height.
Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license
Pass an extensive background investigation and drug/alcohol screen
CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is a plus
Strong knowledge of youth and adult athletic leagues, sports rules and regulations, tournament scheduling, and league organization.
Demonstrates knowledge of planning, organizing, and supervising recreation functions in programming, personnel, administration, public relations, budgeting, and financial management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidential information.
Excellent attention to detail; ability to complete tasks efficiently and proactively troubleshoot, problem solve, and make sound judgments.
Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and supervising recreation functions.
Must utilize basic math functions to prepare budgets and other statistical materials.
Must have the ability to read, write, and organize materials.
Must be able to supervise others and have good safety awareness.
Must exhibit good problem-solving ability and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Proven reliability, dependability, initiative, creativity, and the ability to inspire the best efforts of others.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work during various weather conditions, including hot or cold temperatures, and around pool chemicals, while operating indoor and outdoor facilities or programs.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft products and ability to learn Recreation management software

Apply online at www.charlestonillinois.org. For free internet access, please visit Charleston Carnegie Library. EEO/AA.

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