Sports Program Assistant - Track and Field

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80011-5101

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

Join Our Team as a Sports Program Assistant for Track and Field 🎽👟

We are looking for an energetic individual to lead and manage our youth track-and-field programs. You will oversee daily operations for track meets and training sessions to ensure a high-quality experience for all athletes. Your responsibilities include officiating events, supervising coaches, and coordinating field preparations. You will also manage administrative duties, such as team registrations and website updates, to keep the community informed. This role requires making critical decisions regarding participant safety and inclement weather. We value candidates with at least 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities in a recreation setting. You must hold a high school diploma or GED and possess strong customer service skills. Help us foster a professional and inclusive environment for track enthusiasts of all ages.

The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 20, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing application screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.   

Position overview -

The Sports Program Assistant manages a variety of duties including the operation of sports programs and facilities while ensuring quality customer service.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates all assigned activities, games, and programs.
• Adheres to all schedules provided by Sports Staff. Includes referees, officials, community service, game time, practice time, and forfeit time.
• Makes decisions regarding crowd control, inclement weather, darkness, lightening, etc.
• Answers and interprets all questions/problems regarding rules and regulations during any athletic event.
• Maintains accurate records for the following: community service individuals, league standings (when applicable), other part time staff under their supervision. 
• Officiates games when necessary.
• Supervises and coordinates leagues, coaches and fields.
• Trains, schedules, and supervises umpires
• Inputs registrations and forms teams, evaluates umpires, checks fields, and ensures field preparation.
• Provides customer service for coaches, parents, and team players.
• Assists with facility operations duties at ASP or Olympic Park.
• Develops website content.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• High School diploma or GED

Experience: 

• At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities in recreation programs or similar activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sp