Job Description

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80011-5101

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Join Our Team as a Sports Program Assistant for Track and Field 🎽👟

We are looking for an energetic individual to lead and manage our youth track-and-field programs. You will oversee daily operations for track meets and training sessions to ensure a high-quality experience for all athletes. Your responsibilities include officiating events, supervising coaches, and coordinating field preparations. You will also manage administrative duties, such as team registrations and website updates, to keep the community informed. This role requires making critical decisions regarding participant safety and inclement weather. We value candidates with at least 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities in a recreation setting. You must hold a high school diploma or GED and possess strong customer service skills. Help us foster a professional and inclusive environment for track enthusiasts of all ages.

The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 20, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing application screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

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The Sports Program Assistant manages a variety of duties including the operation of sports programs and facilities while ensuring quality customer service.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates all assigned activities, games, and programs.
• Adheres to all schedules provided by Sports Staff. Includes referees, officials, community service, game time, practice time, and forfeit time.
• Makes decisions regarding crowd control, inclement weather, darkness, lightening, etc.
• Answers and interprets all questions/problems regarding rules and regulations during any athletic event.
• Maintains accurate records for the following: community service individuals, league standings (when applicable), other part time staff under their supervision.
• Officiates games when necessary.
• Supervises and coordinates leagues, coaches and fields.
• Trains, schedules, and supervises umpires
• Inputs registrations and forms teams, evaluates umpires, checks fields, and ensures field preparation.
• Provides customer service for coaches, parents, and team players.
• Assists with facility operations duties at ASP or Olympic Park.
• Develops website content.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities in recreation programs or similar activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sports Officiating certifications

Knowledge:

• Considerable knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning, and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of officiating, sports, and recreation.
• Will have general knowledge of assigned sport including rules and regulations.
• Understands how the game is played including the principles, practice, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.
• Comprehend and apply the rules of baseball and softball.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong computer skills to include keyboarding, Microsoft Office suites (Word, Xcel and Power Point) and the internet.
• Skill in operation of relevant tools and equipment.
• Strong people, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Abilities:

• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens and private organizations.
• The ability to respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• The ability to motivate staff, create a positive work environment, and hold staff accountable for achieving measurable goals and developing their skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive and stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and implement needed organizational systems.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program.
• Has the ability to handle participants, team managers and/or coaches under difficult game situations.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary to moderate physical work depending upon assignment
• May require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• May require regular standing and walking
• May require bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and climbing
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
• May require foot/eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle
• Vision to read reports and other written material
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including a computer system
• Requires operation of own motor vehicle.
• Personal computer, including word processing software; calculator
• Copy and fax machine
• Phone
• Cell phone
• Mobile or portable radio
• Automobile
• Various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.