Sports Program Assistant-Fieldhouse

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-5700

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Rate: $18/hour

 **This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Sports Program Assistants. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

This is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), this position do not provide medical benefits. The position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for a position in the Recreation Division. The Sports Program Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the multiple youth and adult sports programs within the division while ensuring quality customer service. This position reports to the Recreation Specialist.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely initiation of all activities, games, programs to which they have been assigned. Including last-minute details regarding the set-up of facilities.

• Adherence to all schedules provided by Sports Staff. Including but not limited to; referees, officials, community service, game time, practice time, forfeit time.

• Responsible for decisions regarding crowd control, inclement weather, darkness, lightning.

• Answer and interpret all questions/problems regarding rules and regulations during any athletic event.

• Maintain accurate records for the following: community service individuals, league standings (when applicable), other part-time staff under their supervision.

• May be called upon to officiate any or all games when necessary.

• Will have general knowledge of assigned sport including rules and regulations.

• Will understand how the game is played including the principles, practice, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.

• Has the ability to handle participants, team managers, and/or coaches under difficult game situations.

• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, various community organizations, and the public.

• Responsibilities will include supervision and coordination of leagues, coaches, and fields; training, scheduling, and supervising umpires; inputting registrations and forming teams, evaluating umpires, checking fields, field preparation, conflict resolution, and providing customer service for coaches, parents, and team players.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education and Experience:

• Age: At least 16 years of age

• High School Diploma or GED (or on track to complete).

• Working knowledge of sports and how games are played, officiated, and managed. Ability to regulate crowd, coach, participant, officials/referee behavior. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public and to handle stressful situations in a professional and respectful manner.

• Equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Abilities:

• The ability to establish and maintain effective work