Little All Stars Sports Coordinator (Basketball)

This position will work Tuesday / Thursday 5:15 pm-8:15 pm and Saturdays 9-10 am.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Responsible for various aspects of running and supervising daily Parks and Recreation sports league games.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure courts are prepared for game play- inspect courts for safety hazards and ensure player/spectator seating is set up.

2. Communicate with team captains, volunteer coaches, and spectators to assist teams and answer questions when needed. Notify teams of any schedule changes and rule interpretations. Distribute revised schedules to team captains when needed.

3. Communicate with officials at start of games and throughout the evening. Assist officials in handling protests, player/spectator conflicts, and dealing with weather-related issues.

4. Manage courts during games- scorekeeping- running scoreboard and/or tracking on paper scoresheet, secure courts and equipment after games are completed each night, monitor spectators, maintain records (accident and incident reports, discipline/ejection).

5. Obey and comply with all City of Blue Springs, Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, State and Local ordinances and policies.

The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirement, unique physical surroundings and mental/cognitive abilities required to perform the essential elements of the position.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Special License(s)/Certifications – High School Diploma, GED or vocational training

2. Experience – Must be 18 years of age or older. Previous sports experience helpful but not required.

3. Skills – Skilled in effective verbal communication and reacting professionally during emergencies. Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions.

4. Mental Requirements - Ability to work well with patrons of all ages. Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions and perform a variety of tasks simultaneously. Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions.

5. Physical Requirements - Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear frequently; must be able to frequently use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or office machines; must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms; must be able to occasionally lift, move, push, pull, or transport up to 50 pounds at least 25 feet; must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus frequently. Most work is performed in various athletic settings where weather conditions will vary.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Last updated on Dec 11, 2024