Recreation Coordinator I (athletics)

Definition

Definition: Under general supervision from the Athletic Program Manager, assists in the implementation of a comprehensive athletic program for SRPMIC youth and adults. This position is subject to non-standard work hours and is treated as an FLSA non-exempt position.

Distinguishing Features : The Recreation Coordinator I differs from the Recreation Coordinator II, by providing more of a supportive role with program activities and events and is entry level position. This position is eligible for progression requiring familiarity with the program and leveraging professional working relationships.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a 'comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.)

Examples of Tasks

Assists with organizing, scheduling, and monitoring organized/intramural sporting events and programs for SPRMIC youth and adults. Observes and monitors coaches, participants, spectators and officials to ensure all rules, regulations, and codes of conduct are closely followed.

Acts as score/time keeper for league and intramural sporting events. Maintains league records and standings for use in determining tournament selections. Assists with determining tournament brackets for all competitive and intramural sports events. Distributes league awards, trophies and ensures fees collected are accurately accounted for.

Issues, retrieves, and accounts for all athletic supplies during open gym and athletic programs and events. Monitors and provides assistance to individuals participating in athletic program/activities and events. Ensures event location is properly set-up for athletic programs, activities and events. Ensures sporting equipment and supplies are ready for use prior to athletic program activities and events.

Develops and distributes paper and digital flyers, brochures and other promotional materials to promote registration and participation in athletic programs and activities. Assists in maintaining and updating rosters used in forming leagues and open invitation sporting events. Records attendance for all sport/individual recreational activities.

Assists with evaluating assigned sporting officials and completes league paperwork. Completes accident and incident reports; renders routine first aid for minor injuries, as necessary.

Attends meetings, educational workshops, and training sessions as well as assist in other departmental functions as required.

Assist with coordinating monthly activities for Community Seniors and adaptive leisure participants.

Works closely with all other CRS divisions to plan and develop camps and larger CRS Events. Assists other CRS divisions as needed to ensure programs/activities continue to operate.

Miscellaneous : Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator II, Athletic Program Manager, Assistant Director or Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, SRPMIC laws, codes and regulations and procedures pertaining to recreation programs and administration.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations and tournament bracketing governing various competitive athletic games such as softball, baseball, basketball, etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreational, social and cultural programs for youths and adults.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of recreation facility maintenance and operations.

• Skill in organizing, promoting, and operating public events, sporting events, and recreation programs.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public and Tribal officials, representatives of a variety of agencies, organizations and groups, and members of the Community.

• Ability to perform first aid and CPR techniques.
• Ability to maintain and promote safe practices for the operation of sporting events, facilities and equipment.
• Ability to develop, plan, organize, and implement recreation programs and activities.
• Ability to stimulate and sustain participant interest in recreation activity.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use personal computer and related software including MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and members.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and establish goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience:A High School diploma or GED and one (1) year recreation related work including experience with programming and coordinating structured and specialized recreational activities required.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position will be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

• May be required to work beyond normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
  
• Must successfully pass an extensive background/criminal background check including fingerprinting.
  
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".
  

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.