Athletic Coordinator

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting athletic programs within the Athletics Division. This role involves overseeing leagues, coordinating personnel, maintaining compliance with regulations, and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Organize and supervise assigned athletic programs, activities, and staff within the Athletics Division.
• Plan and manage comprehensive athletic programming including team assignments, game schedules, and baseball/softball all-stars tournament coordination.
• Ensure compliance with league by-laws and rules; recommend updates or changes as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, parents, coaches, and the general public, responding promptly to inquiries and concerns.
• Develop and conduct coaching clinics; oversee player evaluations and provide feedback to improve league operations.
• Assist with player registration and manage team assignments through a draft process.
• Conduct seasonal meetings with coaches to communicate league information and expectations and provide coaches with regular email updates throughout the season.
• Assist the Director with bid preparations for uniforms, equipment, and photography servies.
• Place orders for necessary equipment, uniforms, awards and other materials.
• Regularly inspect playing facilities; recommend improvements and submit maintenance work orders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, preferred;
• Two (2) years' experience in the recreation field, required;
• Two (2) years supervision experience, required;
• Any combination of education and experience totaling four years may be considered;
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire; and
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of personnel management and supervision.

• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation, psychology, and sociology.

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to formulate short and long-term organizational plans.


• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to perform CPR.

• Ability to motivate people.

• Ability to provide customer service to include problem solving and dispute resolution when necessary.

• Ability to prepare and manage departmental budgets.

• Ability to operate field marking equipment, scoreboards, and small hand tools.

• Ability to use computers and various software programs, to include Word and Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Flexible schedule required; includes evenings and weekends depending on programming needs.
• Work is performed in an office environment, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.
• Seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, and respiratory hazards (e.g., dust, dirt, etc.)

SAFETY

Employee is responsible for adhering to all safety procedures and regulations established by the Department, the City and all State and Federal organizations. Any safety concern should be reported to a supervisor immediately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Constantly requires hearing, vision, talking, and fine dexterity. Frequently requires handling/grasping, sitting, standing, and walking/running. Occasionally requires carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, and bending. Medium strength demands include exerting up to up to 20 pounds frequently and 20-50 pounds occasionally.


MENTAL DEMANDS

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, irregular schedule/overtime, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires tedious or exacting work and noisy/distracting environment.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.