November 14, 2024

City of Prattville

Prattville

FULL TIME

2024-A Parks & Recreations Athletics Manager (11/2024)

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to manage the development and implementation of athletic programs. Job duties consist of varied management and administrative duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of recreation programs and services to area residents and visitors. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (50%)
Communicates with the public; prepares promotional and marketing plans and materials.
Maintains playing fields and equipment.
Coordinates officials for games and tournaments.
Schedules events, games, tournaments, meetings, etc.
Assists with scheduling travel tournaments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (20%)
Manages the work of staff working at athletic events.
Assists in orienting, training, assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating department personnel; participates in the hiring process of department personnel.
Monitors work to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and compliance with policies and procedures.

PURCHASING RESPONSIBILITIES (10%)
Organizes purchasing for athletics programs and facilities.
Monitors equipment inventory; identifies equipment for repair, maintenance, or replacement.
Orders food and drinks to stock the concession stands.

SPLASH PAD RESPONSIBILITIES (10%)
Orders chemicals and equipment.
Paints and cleans the surface.
Maintain and repairs equipment.
Supervises staff performing weekly cleaning.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)
Assists other departments.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors' Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Public Administration, or a related field.
Two (2) years' experience in parks and recreation systems.
Two (2) years' of supervisory experience.
CPR and First Aid Certification required.
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or walking. Employees occasionally lift light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
Job duties are typically performed in an office, at recreation facilities, and outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc.
Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of athletic program management principles.
Knowledge of budget management principles.
Knowledge of city purchasing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of personnel management principles.
Skill in prioritizing and planning while managing multiple projects.
Skill in administering and delivering recreation programming.
Skill in problem-solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends.
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to attend continuing education courses.
Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:
The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.