Job Description

Posting number: 18357

Department: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Division: Adult Sports

Job classification: Program Administrator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Community Services, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Community Development, Customer Service

Summary

Program Administrator I - Youth and Adult Sports Office

In this position, you will oversee, direct, and coordinate operations, activities, and partnerships of the Youth and Adult Sports Division for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services.

Aerial view of a sports field with downtown Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak in the background

As a Program Administrator I, you will:

• Schedule youth sports leagues and events, and manage registration for participants and coaches
• Assist in developing and implementing facility goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Build partnerships and programs to address community needs and interests
• Monitor and evaluate program performance to ensure alignment with community requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop suitable programming
• Oversee inventory, maintenance, and upkeep of facilities, equipment, and grounds
• Support recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff, volunteers, and officials
• Manage marketing efforts, budgets, rule compliance, and service to a diverse sports community
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office systems
• Activenet or SmartRec software systems
• Cervistech software
• The administration, rules, and regulations of various youth and adult sports programming including individual and team sports
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Principles of program development and implementation
• Budget creation and preparation

Ability to:

• Recruit volunteers as needed for each program
• Create training mechanisms for volunteer coaches
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Manage time, complete assignments, conduct follow-ups, and meet deadlines effectively
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, coaches, clients, and customers
• Maintain records of programs and personnel information
• Create and edit basic marketing materials

Examples of duties

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field.
• One year of full-time professional program administration experience.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
• Be a Certified Youth Sports Administrator from the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).
• Possess, or eligible to possess a Safe Sport Certification
• Possess, or obtain within three months of hire, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid certifications

Supplemental information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

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