Part-Time Athletic Specialist

City of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX Part Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2024 CLOSED ON 6/5/2024

Job Posting for Part-Time Athletic Specialist at City of Amarillo

Position Information

Requisition Number
S2221P

Position Title
Part-Time Athletic Specialist

Salary
$11.00/hr

Division
Parks & Recreation

Department
1870-Athletic Administration

Location
Public Safety & Organizational Services

Employment Type
Part Time

Hours/Days
This position will work up to 29 hours in any given week including weekend work.

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Classified/Unclassified
Classified

Grant Funded
No

Job Description
Employee will report to Athletic Supervisor and assist in all aspects of department operation related to the planning, organization, marketing, implementation, supervision and evaluation of all athletic related services provided by department. Primary focus areas will be adult athletic league and tournament implementation and supervision to include officials, scorekeepers, and contract labor; assist in the allocation and oversight of city owned athletic facilities by local associations and independent teams and provide overall assistance with the implementation of athletic policies and procedures on a day to day basis. This employee must often make decisions in the absence of the Athletic Supervisor that are consistent with department policy and league rules and must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Proficiency in operating hardware and software applications related to league registrations, facility reservations, scheduling, website management and facility light programming.
  • Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • General knowledge of ball field maintenance techniques is preferred.
  • General knowledge of U.S.S.S.A. and T.A.A.F. policies and procedures related to adult athletic league administration.
  • Some experience with officiating basketball, volleyball, softball or flag football and the ability to train sports officials is preferred.
  • Schedule, coordinate, implement and supervise athletic leagues offered by department to include sponsorship acquisition and marketing as determined by supervisor.
  • Solicit, train, schedule, supervise and process payment for all league officials and scorekeepers.
  • Using available software applications maintain schedules, standings and all league communications to include the programming of field lights per approved schedules.
  • Assist with allocation of city facilities and perform prompt and professional liaison responsibilities between department and recognized associations.
  • Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and electronic messaging to support league and tournament activities, association field allocation and communication, umpire payroll, budget information, inventory tracking and necessary equipment and award purchasing. Prepares correspondence, fiscal records and reports on departmental activities.
  • Schedules and coordinates player appeal hearings related to league and tournament play.
  • Assists in monitoring professional service contracts related to officiating and tournament implementation.
  • Communicates and documents needed facility repairs and assures safe play conditions.
  • Assists with department budget preparation and management.
  • Understands and enforces all city and department policies and procedures in a timely and professional manner.
  • Requires the ability to work extended hours, evenings and weekend assignments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses/Certification

Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED is required.
Some college course work in recreation management, physical education or related field is preferred.
Minimum of one year athletic programming experience with leagues and/or tournament coordination and supervision in a setting with the ability to demonstrate general knowledge of offered sports is preferred.
A valid Texas drivers’ license and acceptable driving record as determined by city policy is required.
Certification in C.P.R., A.E.D. and Basic First Aid (may be acquired within first six months of employment).
Professional Sports Manager Certification or a similar certification is preferred or the ability to obtain a professional sports manager certification within the first three years of employment is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands
  • Can require a considerable amount sitting, walking, and standing, required to work under tough pressure of deadlines, constant phone calls; making quick decisions within the scope of assigned responsibility; handling requests from the public and supervisors simultaneously.
  • Overall work environment may include both indoor and outdoor activity under varied weather conditions and temperatures, long hours on occasion and dealing with customer dissatisfaction.
  • Requires that a high degree of stress does not affect the efficiency and quantity of work performed.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Special Instructions Summary

EEO/ADA
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
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