Athletic Specialist

City of Amarillo · Parks · $11/hr (stated in the posting)

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STARTING PAY

$11.00/HR.

SUMMARY
The Athletic Specialist will report to the Athletic Supervisor and assist in all aspects of department operation related to the planning, organization, marketing, implementation, supervision and evaluation of athletic related services provided by the department. Primary focus areas will be adult athletic league and tournament implementation and supervision to include official's, scorekeepers and contract labor. assist in allocation and oversight of the 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. The employee must often make decisions in the absence of the Athletic Supervisor that are constant with department policy and league rules and must be able to work with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.
Some experience with officiating basketball, volleyball, softball. and the ability to train sports officials is preferred.
Schedule, coordinate, implement and supervise athletic league 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 that programming of field lights per approved schedules.
Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and electronic messaging to support league and tournament activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by city policy.
Certification in C.P.R., A.E.D. and Basic First Aid (may be acquired within first six months of employment).

EEO/ADA PROFILE

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.

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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Athletic Specialist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.

Some experience with officiating basketball, volleyball, softball. and the ability to train sports officials is preferred.

Schedule, coordinate, implement and supervise athletic league 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 that programming of field lights per approved schedules.

Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and electronic messaging to support league and tournament activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by city policy.

Certification in C.P.R., A.E.D. and Basic First Aid (may be acquired within first six months of employment).

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.