ATHLETIC COORDINATOR (Timber Trail / Henderson Park)

Job Description

Job Description

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for a Full Time Athletic Coordinator in the Recreation Department (Timber Trail / Henderson Park).

This position is to plan and coordinate recreation and leisure activities for the Bryan County Recreation Department. Is responsible for general administration of the areas and facilities comprising a recreation system, including the supervision of the recreation athletic programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assist the Parks and Recreation Director and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director in execution of polices and procedures.

Plans, promotes, organizes and supervises parks and recreation athletic programs and services of the department. This includes but is not limited to league play and corresponding tournaments, hosting of local, state and national athletic tournaments, sports camps and trips and athletic special events

Plans for and manages area facilities under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

Supervises and directs training of staff upon direction by the Parks and Recreation Director.

Assists in determining community needs in youth and adult athletics.

Formulate and secure any rules and regulations that apply to particular athletic programs.

Enter program activities and participants into the program registration database.

Coordinates information pertaining to a particular athletic program including: cancellations to program participants, coaches, contractual staff or others as required.

Leads and organizes organization, coach and parent meetings for athletic activities. Provides information such as playing rules and policies, code of ethics and program structure.

Provides onsite evaluations of site staff in order to ensure the staff stays focused on departmental philosophies as they relate to programs in particular youth athletic programs.

Accepts, receives, and/or collects payments.

Prepares and/or processes purchase orders.

Performs and maintains inventory/property management.

Makes recommendations that impact the departmental budget.

Manages the budget within assigned unit/division.

Interprets and promotes the athletic program to the community.

Maintains adequate and correct records and reports.

Supervises safety measures on all athletic activities.

Punctuality and attendance are essential.

Reports directly to the Parks and Recreation Director.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Exercise Physiology, or other related field required; One to Two years of progressively responsible experience in Recreation Planning, Leisure Activities Organization, Park Management, or a related field. Knowledge of the philosophy of recreation and the different activities which make up the community recreation program. Supervisory experience desired with the ability to enlist the best efforts of a staff of employees to do the required work effectively. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Bryan County is an equal opportunity employer and we endorse the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bryan County does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.

Bryan County is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-verify. Bryan County uses the program to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.

E-Verify Number: 157957
Authorization Date: March 3,2010
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