Athletic Assistant

The Parks and Recreation Department has a full-time opening for an Athletic Assistant I or II. Applicants will be considered for I or II based on Level Minimum Qualifications listed below.

Performs paraprofessional work assisting with planning, organizing, supervising athletic programs, assists with daily operations of the recreation center including maintenance tasks. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Recreation Facility Manager or Athletic Manager. Assist with supervision exercised over part-time personnel. Assist in creating and maintaining budget sheets for current and new programming along with the marketing of programs. Work includes weeknight and weekend hours.

The following duties are those considered most essential to the position.  This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project. 

• Assists with the planning, organization, and facilitation of various athletic programs including youth and adult recreation programs and organized sports training and competitions.
• Performs safety checks on facilities and equipment before setting up for various programs; restores facilities and equipment as needed after programs conclude.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with the public and staff.
• Assists in creating budget for current and new programming; documents expenditures; prepares programing reports and surveys.
• Supervises youth volunteer staff for children’s athletic programs.
• Assists in the marketing of programs and events, including social media, email blasts and physical flyers.
• Assists in the marketing of programs and events, including social media, email blasts and physical flyers.
• Assists in supervising and training part-time staff; participates in recruitment and selection process; recommends appropriate candidates for hire; recommends disciplinary and termination actions.
• Maintains contracts and other documentation for vendors.
• Occasionally drives town bus/van for programming needs.
• Assists in recreation center front desk operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Level I: 

A.  Education and Experience: Associate degree in recreation, physical education, or related field with some experience in organized athletic program administration. Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.

B.   Certifications and Licenses: Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license. Must possess or obtain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 12 months.

Level II: 

A.  Education and Experience: Associate degree in recreation, physical education, or related field with 3 years of full-time experience in organized athletic program administration with *one division specific certification or 5 years of full-time experience in organized athletic program administration. Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.

B.  Certifications and Licenses: Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license. Must possess or obtain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 12 months. *One division specific certification required: Certified Sports Administrator (CSA), Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA), Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

General knowledge of the principles and practices of professional recreation or athletic program work; some knowledge of ball field maintenance techniques and practices; ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the public and program participants; ability to schedule and coordinate athletic programs; ability to provide working leadership to a group of program participants; skill in the use of instruments, tools or other equipment used in recreation facility and field maintenance activities; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, activity participants and the general public.This position’s physical requirements involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.

The work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. Recreation Center front desk, light traffic, programs in facility).  This position requires occasional or frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.