Athletics Coordinator

Qualifications: Must have knowledge or equivalent training in all areas of physical education and related fields.  Must be willing to obtain lifeguarding certificate. Previous experience with developmentally disabled required, along with a valid driver’s license.  High school diploma or GED required. 

Essential Functions:

1. Create a strong curriculum base in physical fitness, games, sports, swimming, and other areas pertaining to athletics and physical fitness.
2. Coordinate sporting events in the community and facilitate inter agency sporting programs.
3. Facilitate use of adaptive equipment and techniques in athletics.
4. Offer classes, educational materials, mentoring, and innovative projects for day and evening programs, and all other agency programs (LAC, Without Walls, Continuing Education, etc).
5. Maintain the pool area in a safe and clean manner; ensure all pool side equipment is in proper working condition. Ensure all chemical levels are at desired levels.
6. Maintain required trainings and documentation as required on the various
7. systems and logs provided.
8. Collaborate with community consultants and educational institutions to design new programs that explore “ground breaking” ideas and growth in athletics and physical fitness.
9. Design events/ tournaments that showcase the work and activity accomplished in sports.
10. Promote athletics and physical fitness programs through accurate scheduling, articles for agency publications, taking photographs, emails, etc.
11. Attend team meetings as scheduled by your supervisor.
12. Meet once weekly with your supervisor to discuss program needs, participation, supply needs, scheduling of staff and programs and activities.
13. Communicate with your supervisor any concerns pertaining to attendance and participation that are observed during programs.
14. Coordinate volunteers, supported work, consultants, community groups and other athletics/ physical fitness related personnel.

Additional Functions:

• Provide activities on campus utilizing the facilities available in the programs and in the main building.
• Carry out any other responsibilities deemed necessary to the position by your supervisor

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Regular need to lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Occasional need for physical intervention.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, bending, and squatting, stairs.
• Frequent driving.
• Occasional computer work.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals.
• Prolonged exposure to water.