Athletics Programmer

Job Description:

Athletics Programmer

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $22.4076 per hour - Depending on Qualifications

City of Waco Seeks
An experienced teacher, coach, athletics or recreation program leader who enjoys working with youth and adults to plan and facilitate athletic programs.

Job Summary
Under basic supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of City athletic programs for the Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department; supervises staff and assists with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs, and recreational activities.

Qualifications
Required:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Associate's degree Parks & Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
• 2 years of Parks & Recreation program, teaching, coaching, athletics program, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Essential Functions

• Organizes, leads, and promotes assigned City athletic programs, including special adult’s and children’s leagues, tournaments, skills clinics and camps, senior services, special events, holiday productions, and community activities; sets up recreation sites and facilities for events and scheduled programs; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Organizes athletic activities, supervises program participants and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues.
• Supervises the use of athletic facilities, equipment and materials; monitors program activities, assists participants in athletic activities and requests supplies as needed.
• Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and goals.
• Schedules athletic avenues for activities and events; purchases and allocates equipment, materials and other assets; supervises and coaches’ participants; verifies equipment and facilities are maintained in clean and safe condition.
• Coordinates and promotes program activities with general public and community organizations.
• May act as sports leader, coach, and referee for organized athletic programs; determines appropriateness of activities for youth and adults; communicates and enforces rules, safety standards, and good sportsmanship requirements.
• Monitors athletic program venues and facilities, identifies and reports conditions needing repairs.
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels, recommends new programs and program changes to include rule changes; tracks services provided and monitors results; compiles operational data for reports.
• Supervises, instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance.
• Operates a City vehicle to transport program participants to and from community events or recreational activities.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

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