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Program Coordinator (Athletics)

BREC
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The Program Coordinator of Athletics plans, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates athletic recreation programs for all ages. This individual performs professional work primarily in the administration office, but also at recreation centers and in the public to promote recreation programs for all ages to include hiring, training and supervising staff; establishes and monitors classes, leagues, programs in various activities, completes paperwork and interacts frequently with the general public.

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university
Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Area of Study (major) Required: Sports Management, Recreation Management and programming, or related field
Preferred:  Sports Management

Certification(s) Required: Professional membership with LRPA, or comparable certification through NRPA within 1 year of hire; First Aid & CPR/AED certification within 6 months of hire

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license. Chauffer's license must be obtained within 60 days of hire  

Years Relevant Work Experience: Minimum 3 years supervisory and recreation programming experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.  
Preferred:  5 or more years related experience

Other Job Specifications:
  • Knowledge of municipal recreation management principles and procedures
  • Ability to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate athletic recreation programs/leagues such as softball, football, volleyball, basketball, and other sports as required for youth and adult programs
  • Knowledge of season scheduling, rules and regulations, and facilities for wide variety of athletics
  • Knowledge of leagues and tournament administration and facilitate the operations
  • Recreation facility management skills & experience in supervising staff for programming
  • Good problem-solving skills; ability to effectively prioritize work & multi-task simultaneously and exercise independent judgment
  • Knowledge of and skill in the use of various software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suites, RecTrac, MainTrac, personnel software and LOGOS
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational; ability to make public presentations.
  • Ability to develop and maintain a budget, complete reports such as financial, payroll and activity reports according to established BREC financial procedures
  • Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures and Programs
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, volunteers and the public, as well as to relate to others in positive manner
  • Ability to supervise and work in a team environment

Essential Functions and Duties:
  • Assess and evaluates the athletic recreational needs of the community
  • Effectively communicates BREC policy and procedures to staff as changes occur
  • Develops athletic program curriculums
  • Ensure maintenance of supplies, equipment and facility
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes and directs well-balanced athletic recreation programs and community events
  • Hires, supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates staff/volunteers throughout year, 30 to 50 staff members at peak time, including but not limited to officials, scorekeepers, coaches, camps and instructors
  • Prepares unit budget; manages unit revenues and expenditures and prepares financial reports; develops and monitors performance measures, statistics, program service evaluations, purchasing equipment, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions
  • Serves as primary contact; communicates regularly with community partners, civic group and business organizations surrounding BREC recreation facilities for athletic programs and events
  • Trains staff in athletic recreation programming, supervisory skills, safety & security and customer service
  • Ensures coordination of program/facility needs with other BREC departments
  • Handles staff/participant complaints following standardized procedures
  • Works closely with other recreation staff to ensure facilities are prepared for programing needs year around
  • Assists with community events
  • Schedules with Park Operations to get the fields ready for programs/leagues/events
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  •  Secondary Job Duties:
  • Assists other BREC departments in clarification and dissemination of information to staff and public
  • Assumes duties in absence of supervisor-of-record to respond to immediate concerns to ensure efficiency and prompt service to employees and the public

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.