Athletic Specialist

Salary range: $45,796.40 - $68,694.60

Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Recreation Programs to plan, organize, and
supervise city-wide athletic programs for youth or adults: Consults with administrative staff to plan athletic activities; prepares activity schedule according to number of teams and facilities available; works with neighborhood groups to determine athletic interests and needs of targeted group; recruits, trains, and supervises part-time staff; conducts special clinics to certify coaches, using videos and open discussion to instruct on game strategies and techniques, psychological coaching factors, first-aide, practice drills, and special Park Commission rules and regulations; conducts clinics to train officials for various sporting events, demonstrating officiating techniques and explaining rules and regulations; confers with participants and/or spectators to resolve grievances, provide information, and explain rules; oversees registration of teams to verify rosters and to ensure that registration requirements are maintained; works with outside agencies and organizations to secure and schedule the use of athletic facilities; inspects city facilities for condition of equipment and reports maintenance needs to supervisor; monitors and forecasts budget expenditures; and supervises weekend and night sporting events.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to communicate with management, staff and the general public. Must be able to lift and carry audiovisual equipment (approx. 30 lbs.) Requires ability to demonstrate body movement and skills used in sporting activity and in officiating event which will involve running, bending and reaching.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office environment with some outdoor work required to evaluate and monitor
outdoor athletic activities, and to inspect playing facilities. Work schedule includes working weekends and
nights when necessary to monitor events.

Bachelors Degree in Recreation or Physical Education and two (2) years experience in planning and supervising athletic programs; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Computer skills in Microsoft Office preferred.