Job Description

Sports Program Assistant

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-funded general employees retirement plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Hey Sports Enthusiast! Are you ready to turn your passion for sports into a rewarding career? The City of Aurora's Recreation Division is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for a career in our team!

If you're someone who thrives on the energy of game day, loves the satisfaction of ensuring quality customer service, and excels at supervising and coordinating leagues, coaches, and fields, this is your winning shot!

As our Sports Program Assistant, you'll be at the heartbeat of our sports programs, responsible for the timely initiation of all activities, games, and programs, making decisions regarding crowd control, inclement weather, and rules and regulations during athletic events. You'll apply your general knowledge of assigned sports, including how the game is played and its principles, practice, and techniques, and may even be called upon to officiate games when necessary. This role also includes training, scheduling, and supervising umpires.

You'll utilize your excellent people, communication, and conflict management skills to resolve conflicts and provide customer service for coaches, parents, and team players. If you're ready to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, community organizations, and the public, motivate staff, and hold them accountable for achieving measurable goals in a vibrant environment, then we want YOU! Bring your A-game and let's create unforgettable experiences together!

Hiring Salary is $18.00/hour.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Timely initiation of all activities, games, programs to which they have been assigned. Including last minute details regarding set-up of facilities.
• Adherence to all schedules provided by Sports Staff. Including but not limited to; referees, officials, community service, game time, practice time, forfeit time.
• Responsible for decisions regarding crowd control, inclement weather, darkness, lightening, etc.
• Answer and interpret all questions/problems regarding rules and regulations during any athletic event.
• Maintain accurate records for the following: community service individuals, league standings (when applicable), other part time staff under their supervision.
• May be called upon to officiate any or all games when necessary.
• Will have general knowledge of assigned sport including rules and regulations.
• Will understand how the game is played including the principles, practice, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.
• Will have the ability to make proper calls on command and the ability to accept criticism.
• Has the ability to handle participants, team managers and/or coaches under difficult game situations.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, various community organizations, and the public.
• Responsibilities will include supervision and coordination of leagues, coaches and fields; training, scheduling, and supervising umpires; inputting registrations and forming teams, evaluating umpires, checking fields, field preparation, conflict resolution and providing customer service for coaches, parents, and team players.
• Successful candidate must comprehend and have the ability to apply the rules of baseball and softball. Applicant must also have excellent people, communication and conflict management skills.
• May also be asked to assist with facility operations duties at ASP or Olympic Park.
• Website content contributor.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, a related field or experience in lieu of education

Experience:

At least 2 years progressively responsible experience in the recreation administration, including concentrated work in sports. An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Experience in sports officiating is desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

In order to be successful in this position, applicants must have the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record. Sports Officiating certifications desired. You will have the opportunity to occasionally use your own personal equipment (i.e. Vehicle, cell phone, laptop, tools, etc.) during the course of your employment.

Knowledge:

• Considerable knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning, and administration.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of officiating, sports, and recreation.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan for and supervise staff and volunteers.

Skills:

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Must have strong computer skills to include, keyboarding, Microsoft Office suites to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and internet.

Abilities:

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens and private organizations. The ability to respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. The ability to motivate staff, create a positive work environment, and hold staff accountable for achieving measurable goals and developing their skills. The ability to handle sensitive and stressful situations with tact and diplomacy; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Ability to recognize, analyze, and implement needed organizational systems.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

In order to be successful in this position, applicants must have the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record. Sports Officiating certifications desired. You will have the opportunity to occasionally use your own personal equipment (i.e. Vehicle, cell phone, laptop, tools, etc.) during the course of your employment. Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one. Current CPR and First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary to moderate physical work depending upon assignment; May require ability to lift up to a maximum of 75 pounds; May require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75 pounds; May require regular standing and walking; May require bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and climbing; Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard

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