Salary: $34,980.00 Annually Location : Augusta, GA Job Type: Full Time Permanent Job Number: 201203629 Department: PARKS AND RECREATION Division: ATHLETICS Opening Date: 08/29/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DESCRIPTION The purpose of this classification is to plan, administer and direct adult athletic programs, leagues and tournaments. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Plans, administers and directs adult athletic programs including leagues, clinics, classes, programs, tournaments, special events and facilities use: establishes and distributes schedules, including dates, times and locations of practices, games, clinics, classes and events; administers policies with respect to scheduling, safety, and insurance; facilitates coaches meetings; maintains and updates league websites; processes registration documentation and fees; and acts as tournament director as needed.
- Secures and trains officials: schedules training; assists in preparing and conducting training sessions; creates and distributes schedules for leagues and tournaments; and ensures adequate officiating personnel for all games.
- Maintains inventory of sports equipment and supplies: purchases required athletic supplies according to established budgetary parameters; ensures proper maintenance and storage of all equipment and supplies; and maintains inventory records.
- Ensures the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields and facilities: inspects fields and facilities; and communicates with maintenance personnel regarding field and facility maintenance and repair needs.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
- Coordinates private rentals of assigned facilities; monitors event calendar and available space and dates; prepares and submits rental agreements; verifies agreements with renters; coordinates setup and equipment needs with other Consolidated Government staff; collects and deposits rental fees; and maintains related documentation and files.
- Assists with youth athletic programs as needed: processes program registration documentation and fees; distributes uniforms; organizes equipment and supplies; assigns officials; and performs related duties as requested.
- Receives and responds to inquiries from the general public regarding adult athletic programs and other parks and recreation programs: answers questions and provides information or directs inquiries to appropriate department resources.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: High school diploma or GED Experience: Five years of experience in implementing athletic programming Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of registration guidelines for each sport and rules of a variety of sports.
- Considerable knowledge of recreation registration software.
- Familiarity with recreational facilities, community and civic organizations and departmental rules and regulations.
- Proficiency in planning and coordinating large groups, supplies and volunteers, supervision of adults and recordkeeping procedures.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Licensing/Certification:
- Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.
- Must possess and maintain CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
- Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
- Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
- Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
- Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
- Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
- Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
- Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
- Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
- Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
OTHER The preceding job 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 to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes: Vacation Holiday Sick Medical Dental Vision Life Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below: 01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?
02 Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?
03 To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?
- Yes
- No
- This question does not apply to me.
04 If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)
- Yes
- No
- This question does not apply to me.
05 Which of the following best describes your level of education?
- No High School or GED
- High School or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
06 Which of the following best describes your experience in implementing athletic programming?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience
- One to two years of experience
- Three to four years of experience
- Five to six years of experience
- Seven or more years of experience
07 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.)
08 This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications within one (1) year of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Required Question