Parks and Recreation Coordinator I (Athletics)

Parks and Recreation Coordinator I (Athletics)

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$18.88 - $33.88 hourly, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:11/03/2023 10:35 AM
• Deadline to Apply:11/17/2023

Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator I- Athletics

Are you highly motivated and enjoy working with the youth and adults? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Then look no further as the City of Lexington has the career for you.

The Parks and Recreation departmentis seeking a team oriented, and innovative professional to coordinate and lead youth and adult athletic leagues and programs in a dynamic, progressive organization. The successful candidate will provide onsite oversite for games and practices; manage athletic equipment and inventory; recruit and train volunteer coaches; book and schedule umpires and officials; coordinate summer sport camps and special event athletic programs; hire, train, schedule, and supervise part-time staff, independent contractors, and volunteers; manage and develop budgets within program area; coordinate and inspect athletic facilities for program use to ensure conformance to maintenance and safety standards; establish and maintain effective productive working relationships with associates and a diverse public; and assist with day to day office operations.

This position currently leads a spring/summer youth baseball league, a fall and spring youth soccer leagues (cooperation with YMCA), a winter youth basketball league (cooperation with YMCA), girls lacrosse teams (cooperation with Davidson County Youth Lacrosse Association), various youth and adult athletic workshops/camps throughout the year including skateboarding, pickleball, tennis, golf, wrestling.

Hours will vary based on league schedules and are flexible. During leagues, hours typically include 3 evenings per week and Saturday mornings. This position is designed to typically be a 40-hour work week.

Come join our One City Team where we enjoy fun, food, and fellowship while working in a rewarding profession where you can bring your authentic self to work. We offer career ladder and training opportunities where you can continue to grow your skills.

Check out the great benefitsthe City has to offer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation management, sports management or related field;
• Six months’ work experience in recreational or athletics setting;
• Appropriate driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid within six months;
• Ability to achieve certification as Certified Parks and Recreation Professional within one year;
• Ability to operate 15 passenger van.

Work Schedule
Monday-Saturday, hours vary to include 3 evenings per week and Saturdays during athletic leagues and occasional special events. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date - November 17th at 11:59pm

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.88 - $33.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $34