Athletic Specialist

Salary range: $45,796.40 – $68,694.60

Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Recreation Programs to plan, organize, and

supervise city-wide athletic programs for youth or adults: Consults with administrative staff to plan athletic activities; prepares activity schedule according to number of teams and facilities available; works with neighborhood groups to determine athletic interests and needs of targeted group; recruits, trains, and supervises part-time staff; conducts special clinics to certify coaches, using videos and open discussion to instruct on game strategies and techniques, psychological coaching factors, first-aide, practice drills, and special Park Commission rules and regulations; conducts clinics to train officials for various sporting events, demonstrating officiating techniques and explaining rules and regulations; confers with participants and/or spectators to resolve grievances, provide information, and explain rules; oversees registration of teams to verify rosters and to ensure that registration requirements are maintained; works with outside agencies and organizations to secure and schedule the use of athletic facilities; inspects city facilities for condition of equipment and reports maintenance needs to supervisor; monitors and forecasts budget expenditures; and supervises weekend and night sporting events.