Job Description

Summary

Responsible for coordinating and implementing the activities and administration of community youth athletic programs, including boxing and karate, trained at the Garland Police Boxing Gym.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide oversight, leadership and support for strategy development and implementation of community programs associated with the City.
2. Coordinate and administer a youth athletic program plan, including supervising the activities and services provided.
3. Manage grant funding and document the costs of the program. Track all expenses used to stay within the grant’s budget.
4. Maintain the program's calendar by scheduling training, instructional classes and athletic tournaments. Make any program related travel arrangements, travel vouchers, expense reports, etc. as needed.
5. Act as liaison between community leaders, citizens and the Police Department to coordinate responses to community issues and concerns of the youth programs.
6. Build rapport with community partners/leaders to further the program’s goals and objectives.
7. Recruit, place, retain and support volunteers for the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized credential, such as a GED
• 3 years experience in recreation and/or athletic programming

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Administration or related field of study
• 5-7 years experience in recreation and/or athletic programming

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of athletic programming and activities
• Intermediate knowledge of marketing methods and strategies
• Intermediate knowledge of financial bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Skill in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to develop presentation and marketing materials in a variety of forms
• Ability to perform technical research analysis and prepare and present reports
• Ability to meet and exceed facility and staff goals
• Ability to enforce gym rules and procedures
• Ability to assess needs of boxing gym and plan appropriate programming

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license
• Meet Police Department background and system-access requirements