Children/Youth Coordinator

Job Title:     Children/Youth Coordinator

Department:   Cooper Recreation

Salary:         Grade 8

Hours:          Part-time  4:00 – 9:00 pm  M-F

Summary:

Children/Youth Sports Coordinator is primary responsible of assisting the Cooper Recreation Center Director in planning, developing, promotion and continuance of a quality children/youth athletic programs for the City.  Duties include the coordination of fields, facilities and personnel to best support planned activities.  Expected to work independently during very busy or other crisis situations.  Works under the general supervision of the Cooper Recreation Center Director. 

Primary Responsibility:

• Assist the Cooper Center Director in planning, developing, promotion and continuance of quality Children/Youth athletic programs for the City
• Provide for the coordination of fields, facilities and personnel to best support planned activities
• Resolve issues between participates at sporting events
• Attend all city sponsored sporting events at Cooper Recreational Center
• Collect and be responsible for fees and registrations
• Enforce safety and other regulations as they apply to City-sponsored sporting activities
• Perform administrative functions as needed
• Ensure all sport related equipment is maintained and stored properly
• Hold regular meetings and training sessions to ensure staff is knowledgeable of current rules and regulations
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have a GED. 
• Hold or have the ability to obtain certifications and licenses. 
• Have two years of responsible management and supervisory experience interacting with the public in the development, maintenance and operation of parks and recreational programs
• Possess a valid Alabama driver’s license and a driving record suitable for insurability. 
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to City-sponsored sporting events. 
• Good computer skills in Excel and Word. 
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required. 
• Willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops. 
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Physical demands include but not limited to standing, walking, bending, pushing and sitting. 

Posting dates:  12/4/2020 – 12/11/2020

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.

Seniority alone will not be the determining factor. Applicants must meet all requirements. 

External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer