Athletics Supervisor

Title: Athletics Supervisor

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports To: Center Operations Manager

Rate of Pay: $50,856 - $56,139 DOQ Annually

Position Summary:

This position is a supervisory-level position responsible for all athletic operations. Work involves developing, managing, and overseeing a comprehensive athletics program plan. Supervises athletic full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the staff payroll.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Participates in the evaluation of service areas.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the recreation field; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as recommending policy and procedure changes.
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in implementing of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information.
• Oversees building security and responds to all athletic-related emergencies; ensures patron and staff safety.
• Maintain and design the online recreation registration programs.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, and order supplies and materials.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Performs and documents regular safety inspections of fields and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to patrons.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in recreation or sports management, with management and government (local, state, or federal) experience: or equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Youth Sports Administrator is required.
• Possess a valid Georgia Driver’s license (class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• CPR, First Aid, and Prevent Child Abuse certifications or the ability to obtain within six months is preferred.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for long periods.
• Can lift and carry heavy objects (10-50 lbs.), sit, bend, squat, and twist on daily; must be able to physically operate city vehicle.
• Have the ability to sit for long periods using equipment and computers.
• Have a personal vehicle to drive for daily business on a mileage reimbursement basis.
• Have the ability to walk and stand outdoors (playgrounds and parks) setting, including the pool while in extreme heat and cold for up to 8 hours daily.
• Must deal with constant interruptions, noise, and meet with others on a regularly.
• The employee may be exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, climb and perform repetitive motions on a daily.
• Ability to operate computer software, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio.
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.