Athletics Supervisor

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Recreation, the Athletics Supervisor oversees a diverse portfolio of athletic programming for all ages. This position is fully responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of athletic programs, leagues, and soccer field rentals.

The Athletics Supervisor directly oversees an athletics coordinator, referees, program instructors, open gym attendants, and volunteer coaches. The Supervisor also provides leadership and guidance to contractual groups that the Park District partners with to increase community offerings, ensuring services align with the park district’s values. This is a full-time 40-hour per week position that maintains a flexible schedule to ensure successful supervision and operation of all areas of responsibility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate in-house and contractual athletic programing for all ages, including leagues, classes, camps, tournaments, and athletic-focused events.
• Hire/recruit, train, schedule and supervise athletics staff and volunteer coaches. Conduct annual

performance evaluations, hiring paperwork, job descriptions, and disciplinary documentation.

• Recruit, establish agreements with, and oversee contractual program providers, ensuring adherence to Park District expectations and alignment with the Park District’s mission.
• Serve as the primary point of information for league participants, parents, spectators, and volunteer coaches. Proactively communicate league updates, guidelines, code of conduct, etc. in a positive manner.
• Serve as the administrative point of contact for athletic soccer field rentals.
• Prepare and oversee monthly open gym schedule at the Hunt Club Community Center.
• Work cooperatively with local school districts to plan and hold programs in their facilities.
• Collaborate with the Parks Department to monitor field conditions and ensure playing surfaces remain safe and suitable for athletic activities.
• When in operation, manage operations of a 24’, auto-belay climbing wall including inspections, record keeping and staff training.
• Develop, implement and analyze this programming area to ensure that programs are safe, interesting, rewarding, diverse, successful and satisfy the needs of the community and the Gurnee Park District budgeting guidelines.
• Prepare seasonal program information for the Marketing Department.
• Continually evaluate services through direct observation, program evaluations and other methods of evaluation within the assigned area; adjust services as needed to ensure efficiencies, cost effectiveness, and mission alignment.
• Analyze program evaluation, participation, and community data to inform decisions, plan for the future, and ensure community needs are met.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to ensure smooth program and facility operations.
• Establish budgetary goals and monitor progress for areas of responsibility, proactively making adjustments as necessary based on revenues and expenditures to ensure goals are met.
• Work with WSRA (Warren Special Recreation Association) to coordinate Inclusion services for children with special needs.
• Provide support to colleagues in other park district program areas when possible and requested.
• Submit work orders for needed repairs, program/event setups, and other maintenance.
• Provide oversight into the development and implementation of necessary manuals.
• Complete necessary records, statistics, and reports as assigned and follow departmental guidelines for receiving customer feedback.
• Respond to customers and staff within one business day. When this is not possible, indicate receiptof message and when to expect a full response.
• Assure that the implementation of programs and services are safe and do not discriminate against age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other state or federally protected class.
• Attend and execute assigned components of the Gurnee Days Community Event. The event is scheduled annually the second full weekend in August each year.
• Assist with award and accreditation submissions at federal, state, and local levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: A minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience in recreation programming or facilities required. Three or more years preferred. Leadership experience in youth and/or adult athletics preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Education, or related field is preferred.
• Skills/Competencies: Must have a thorough knowledge and background in a variety of sports, including the ability to set up leagues, tournaments and instructional classes. Knowledge of budgeting and the ability lead staff and volunteers is also required. Must be able to interpret community needs and interests, as well as possess the ability to grasp ideas and concepts, analyze and implement them. Must have thorough knowledge of athletics and the ability to recruit, train, manage and evaluate staff, prepare program budgets, league and field schedules, tournament brackets, and athletic-related manuals. Must possess the ability to supervise instructional programs, league games, and special events. Possess the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with volunteer coaches, referees and staff.
• Certifications: Valid Driver’s License, NYSCA Instructor, CPR/First Aid/AED required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained. CPRP preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Movement of supplies, equipment and uniforms is necessary, generally 50 lbs. Bending, twisting and

kneeling may be necessary in support of the programming areas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Gurnee Park District Staff comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Gurnee Park District Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. Gurnee Park District has developed the SOFIE Customer Service Standards as a guide to our agency’s expectations and recommendations for successful work behavior. It is expected that all staff learn and understand these policies and procedures.

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