Open Gym Supr

Position Focus:

The Athletic Support Staff is a general athletics employee that will work in a variety of different athletics positions for the Itasca Park District. These positions will include, but not limited to, Open Gym Attendant, Scorekeeper, or other needed positions.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school education.
• Must be responsible, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Good knowledge of the relevant sports rules (i.e. baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball).
• A valid class D driver’s license and current vehicle insurance are required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and problem solve.

Hours:

Hours will vary due to agency program offerings. Nights and weekends are required for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and submit all scores, signed waivers, and other documentation.
• Assist any injured players or spectators at any Itasca Park District field. Call an ambulance if necessary and fill out the accident report and notify immediate supervisor.
• Drive to secure buildings making sure all doors are locked, and on-site equipment is put away/secured.
• Set up all necessary items for the games including equipment, game balls, and turning on scoreboards.
• Supervise Open gym times, maintaining a safe and organized gymnasium while in use, and enforcing the Itasca Park District’s Open Gym rules.
• Set up, tear down, gyms and fields for evening programming, games and sports leagues. Clean facilities after programs including dry mop the gymnasium floor.
• Oversee, keep score, time and record results of games for the Itasca Park District sports leagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist players, coaches, or spectators with any problems that you can help with, and answer patron questions, concerns or comments. Refer them to the Athletic Supervisor.
• Generate ideas that could help improve the league.
• Collect game scores, waivers and sign in sheets from coaches and forward to Athletic Supervisor.
• Unlock school gymnasiums (Peacock, Franzen, Benson) for team practices as needed.
• Generate ideas that could help to make programs, leagues and the position better.
• Communicate with Athletic Supervisor about aspects of each position.

Required Knowledge:

• Worker may have to work under stressful situations including after an accident or injury or when First Aid, CPR, or AED use is required.
• Must be able to work with the general population, including children, parents and staff and be able to recognize and take appropriate action to correct safety hazards.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and be able to follow written and oral directions.
• Have a good knowledge of youth activities and how to interact with children.
• Show good decision-making skills and can interact and deal with the public diplomatically.
• Excellent skills in communication and customer service

Required Competencies:

• Ability to work under the supervision of the Athletics Supervisor to carry out directives.
• Capacity to manage stress, maintain self-control and composure, when in difficult situations and when officiating programs with multiple participants and handling and resolving participants’, coaches or parents’ disputes or concerns calmly.
• The ability to problem solve and make sound judgments in keeping with the mission of the Park District.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and handle multiple job duties simultaneously.
• Capacity to be self-motivated and complete assigned work by using effective time management and organizational skills.
• Report problems, complaints, or concerns to your supervisor immediately.
• Correct unsafe conditions and complete and submit Park District reports and forms in the event of work related or patron accidents, injuries or if incidents occur.

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