Recreation Specialist Adult And Youth Sports

Recreation Specialist Adult and Youth Sports

JOB TITLE:                 Recreation Specialist Adult and Youth Sports

CLASSIFICATION:    Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:        CRE/Recreation

SUPERVISOR:          Recreation Manager, CRE Director & Deputy Director

SALARY:                    $48,096 to $67,334 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                                                  

Operates and supervises the administration and professional work involved in programming, directing, and leading city-wide Adult and Youth athletic programs; directs, leads, and instructs, other recreation events and activities as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                              

• Responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and supervising Adult and Youth sports leagues, batting cages, tournaments, individual athletics, and programs for the City of Cheyenne.
• Develops policies and procedures for assigned activities.
• Accountable for planning, overseeing, and completion of activity registration; coordinate and schedule leagues, tournaments, and appropriate facilities; as assigned; visit activity sites.
• Promotes all Adult and Youth activities by assisting the Recreation Specialist in writing press releases, design flyers, appear on radio or television, and ensure all programs are marketed effectively.

• Aid and input with overall facility maintenance, operation, and control.  Maintaining, repairing, and upkeep of three batting cage systems.
• Provide reports relating to attendance, scheduling, and complaints from participants and evaluations of assigned programs and activities.
• Assist the Recreation Manager to renew and update contracts for independently contracted user groups.
• Maintain leagues and tournaments that create revenue to the City of Cheyenne, meeting budget and collection of fees.
• Work directly with the School District and Kiwanis Community House in scheduling facilities for the Adult and Youth Activities.  Work cooperatively with the Volleyball Officials and Softball Umpires and ensure the contract stipulations are met.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                               

• Assist in Department or Division wide special events including but not limited to Superday and Wyoming Senior Olympics.
• Transfer and set up a variety of light to heavy supplies, equipment in support of assigned activities.
• Maintain, approve, and submit payroll time sheets monthly as assigned; monitor total hours worked.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES                                                                            

• Operations, services, and activities of a city-wide recreation athletic program.
• Methods and techniques of sound public relations.
• Operational characteristics of various athletic equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Sports rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Tournament and League Bracketing.
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs.
• Provide lead supervision and guidance to assigned staff.
• Maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of recreation equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.<