What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of La Porte Park Department - Part-Time Sports Coordinator position at The City of La Porte?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION include the following, others may be assigned:
- Supervises daily operations of sports programs.
- Develops leagues for team competition.
- Collaborate with the Recreation Director to develop new sports activities.
- Develops league schedules for teams.
- Reschedules all make-up games due to rain or cancellations.
- Plans, develops, and oversees all tournament and play-off play.
- Performs work on weekends and/or evenings as needed to meet deadlines.
- Oversees and supervises special events--picture day, fundraisers, and all-star games.
- Works in cooperation with Park and Rec staff in operation of sports programs.
- Recruits, assigns, evaluates, and supervises umpire/referee staff.
- Recruits, assigns, trains, evaluates, and supervises volunteers.
- Keeps an accounting of games worked by staff for payroll purposes.
- Complete any accident/incident form and turn into Park Office with 24 hours.
- Conducts coach’s meetings as needed.
- Makes recommendations to the Park Director regarding the operation of programs.
- Maintaining safety and administering basic first aid.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Ability to learn and show initiative to perform new tasks without direct supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the public and employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - KNOWLEDGE and/or EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 21 years of age or have approval of the Recreation Director.
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) and/or college focus in recreation, elementary education, physical fitness, or a related field.
- Experience in baseball/softball would be beneficial.
- Maintain First Aid & CPR Certifications
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES. Directly supervises 25-30 employees in programs. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training staff and volunteers, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY. Ability to understand, conduct, give oral and written instructions and follow posted schedules.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is typically performed standing, bending, stooping, reaching, walking, sitting, and lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. All City facilities and vehicles are tobacco-free.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS. Valid Driver’s License and CPR & First Aid Certifications
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS. Ability to relate to customers in an appropriate manner. Excellent communication, time management and problem solving skills.
Interested candidates may submit an application by:
Accessing it online at www.cityoflaporte.comand mailing, emailing it or dropping it off at the Park Office at 250 Pine Lake Avenue, Attention Mark Schreiber or at the Human Resource Department, 2nd Floor, 801 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350. Applications are available inside the Park and Human Resource Offices.
Thank you for your interest with the City of La Porte!
The City of La Porte is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The City of La Porte is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
