Youth Sports Recreation Manager

Under the direction of the Sports Supervisor, this position will act as the primary support for all sports operations (youth and adult) . Works with community partners and volunteers to maintain program integrity and grow youth sports in Whitehall . Works closely with parks maintenance team to e nsure high standards at sports facilities . Utilizes software for registration, rostering, and communications.

Spearheads set-up and tear down for home games . Conducts outreach and program/event support for department and City-wide events as needed.

Essential Job Functions are required but not limited to
1 Works with Sports Supervisor and maintenance to ensure all fields and facilities are prepared and set up properly for activities.
2

Proficiently utilizes software to coordinate sport leagues including registration, communication, coordinating volunteer coaches, o fficials and facilities.

3 Serves as liaison to public concerning youth sport leagues including soliciting feedback on existing programming and suggested improvements .
4

Answers questions and complaints using effective customer service skills.

5

Oversee the effective execution of practices and games.

6
Works effectively with Sports Coordinators to ensure continuity of services. 7 Reviews and evaluates youth sport leagues and recommends changes and improvements to increase effectiveness.
8 Works in conjunction with staff to create youth sport league philosophies .
9 Tracks youth sport league participation trends, costs, and satisfaction.
10 Responsible for equipment and supplies utilized in youth sport leagues .
11 Works non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as necessary to oversee and administrate youth sport leagues for the public.
12 Market and promote youth sports leagues through the website, social media forums, program guide and community meetings.
13 Represent the City and department in outreach activities to develop and strengthen community partnerships .
14 Provides event support as needed .
15 Other duties as assigned.

**Regular, predictable and punctual attendance is required .

Minimum Qualifications Required

Required:

• HS Diploma or Equivalency

• Thorough knowledge of sports, rules, equipment, coaching, and best practices

• Excellent customer service skills in working with the public including ability to de-escalate tense situations

• Self-starter; ability to work independently

• Manual labor required . Move and set-up sports equipment; lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• The employee is subjected to indoor and outdoor environment conditions, extreme heat, direct/extreme sun, high humidity, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Preferred:

• College degree in an area related to recreation, education or sports .

• Experience coordinating recreational programming.