Sports Coordinator

**SALARY** $48,671.20 - $60,839.00 **JOB SUMMARY** Under general supervision, this position directs and coordinates administrative functions for the Athletics Division. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** * Assist in planning, assisting, coordinating, and evaluating of outdoor and indoor youth and adult athletic programs on a community wide basis. * Create and maintain athletic schedules on a web-based application and operate the software registration system for the purposes of registration, rentals, reports, and revenue management * Purchase a variety of supplies and materials. * Assist in the preparation of the division’s budget through analysis considering historical and projected costs of athletic programs offered and to ensure a cost effective program is maintained. * Perform a variety of administrative functions as assigned, including but not limited to, inventory control, procurement and payroll * Audit youth leagues each season and report any policy variances. * Answer questions and resolve complaints pertaining to athletic programs and policies from citizens to ensure good public relations. * Assist in the hiring, training, and evaluating of sports officials, scorekeepers, and coaches that provide instructional services to the public. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: * Knowledge of various sports program rules and regulations. * Knowledge of basic marketing and promotional strategies. * Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of administering athletic programs and events. * Knowledge of the rules and regulations of sports officiating on a local, state, and national level. * Knowledge of budgetary principles as applied to athletics. * Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city employees, athletic agencies and local citizens. * Skill in advance usage of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, Publisher. * Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral and written means. * Skill in office management principles. * Skill in managing multiple tasks. * Ability to determine customer needs and facilitate solutions to customer service requests * Ability to operate a motorized vehicle * Ability to lift and exert forces equivalent to 50 lbs * Ability to perform a variety of physical skills, including but not limited to: seeing, sorting, carrying, filing, holding, squatting, standing, bending, stooping, walking and writing * Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to, a personal computer and associated software applications, calculator, telephone, fax machine, and copier. * Ability to work evenings, weekends, and in an outdoor environment. Qualifying Education and Experience: * Associates Degree in Recreation Administration or related field, plus 1-2 years progressive experience in Youth and Adult Sports Programs OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. * Some supervisory experience required. * Valid Texas Driver License, Class C. * CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment, and must be maintained during the incumbent’s employment duration in this position **PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:** * Criminal Background Check * Drug & Alcohol testing * Motor Vehicle Review (MVR) * Physical/Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.