Assistant Sports Coordinator (PT) chez City of Germantown, TN

About the Department

The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a part-time, seasonal Sports Coordinator responsible for organizing, coordinating and implementing departmental sports programs that focus on providing social, athletic and recreational activities for various age groups. The successful candidate must be well organized to manage multiple activities taking place at the same time at different locations and work to achieve the highest possible customer satisfaction and participation rates. 

Position Duties

Typical duties include: 

• Organize, implement and evaluate sports programs with special emphasis on the Youth Basketball League

• Recruit, train and supervise volunteer coaches

• Communicate with coaches, parents and participants maintaining collaborative relationships

• Create, organize and conduct player evaluations and orientation meetings for coaches

• Develop team rosters and game/practice schedules

• Assign officials, scorekeepers and gym coordinators for the various events

• Provide on-site coordination and supervision of league and tournament events

• Monitor games and activities; resolve any conflicts that may arise regarding activities; and interpret rules and mediate protests as needed

• Inspect conditions of facilities; ensure proper care and storage of equipment; report maintenance needs; transport equipment to fields/facilities as required 

• Collect activity and registration records 

• Set up and take down equipment required for games and practices

• Assist in the development and distribution of marketing and promotions for programs

• Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of program and participation in activities

• Monitors activities and facilities to ensure safety of program participants

Minimum Qualifications

Two years experience in a sports/recreation setting including at least one year supervising sports programs or activities; and some college hours working toward a degree in Recreation Management or related field.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming and administration of  athletic and recreation activities

• Knowledge of rules, objectives and regulations of sports and competitive games

• Knowledge of rules and regulations and tournament bracketing governing various games.

• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and tactfully 

• Ability to resolve conflicts quickly, discreetly and effectively

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, school administrators and the general public 

• Ability to maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations

• Physical ability to perform job duties, including ability to lift 50 pounds

• CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain

• Valid Driver’s License