ATHLETIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Job Summary:

Under supervision from the Athletics Supervisor, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and delivering athletic and recreational programs for individuals of all ages and abilities. The role includes managing assigned facilities, ensuring safe and high-quality experiences, and supporting year-round programming. The position serves the residents of Greenville and neighboring communities and reports directly to the Athletics Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Recreation or a related field preferred.

2. Experience: One (1) year of experience in recreation, youth programs, customer service, or a related field.

3. Licenses/Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain within six months of hire).

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise program areas and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patrons.
• Supports evening, weekend, and holiday operations including staff scheduling, site supervision, customer service, and other related duties.
• Develops, plans, and manages athletic leagues and recreational programs for youth and adults.
• Utilizes department software for registrations, scheduling, and league coordination.
• Helps manage relationships with referees, officials, volunteers, and parents to provide a venue for a welcoming and cooperative athletic program.
• Monitor facility use and enforce rules while ensuring compliance with city policies, safety procedures, and departmental standards.
• Assist with staffing, set-up, cleaning, and trash removal for athletic field reservations.
• Assist Supervisor in other duties as assigned.
• Support special events, citywide initiatives, and seasonal programs as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles.
• Teamwork and collaboration principles.
• Conflict resolution basics.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer and software applications.
• Organization and record-keeping practices.
• Attendance tracking and sign-in processes.
• Program setup, breakdown, and assistance procedures.
• Accurate cash handling techniques.
• Operation of standard office equipment such as computers and calculators.
• City policies and procedures.

Skills in:

• Communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
• Adapting to frequently changing conditions or needs.
• Following oral and written instructions while problem solving.
• Working efficiently within established schedules while keeping a clean, organized work area.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work requires frequent standing and walking, along with periods of sitting, bending, and kneeling during the shift. The position involves continuously lifting and carrying items up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Duties also require frequent forward flexion of the upper trunk at the waist, partial flexion at the knees, and rotation of the upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing. Reaching above, at, and below shoulder height is performed frequently, and the role requires coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements to safely operate vehicles or equipment.

This job posting will close on the closing date shown below. No additional applications will be accepted after the closing date. Applications will not be reviewed until after this posting closes.