ATHLETIC COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is seeking an energetic, organized, and customer-focused Athletics Coordinator to assist in the planning, coordination, and daily operations of our growing athletic programs and helping manage the H-F Sports Complex. Working alongside the Irwin Manager, the Athletics Coordinator will play an essential role in organizing youth and adult sports leagues, supervising games, supporting coaches and officials, and ensuring participants have a positive recreational experience. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in athletic administration while helping expand one of the Park District's fastest-growing program areas. The Athletics Coordinator will work both in the office and in the field at various parks, schools, and athletic facilities throughout the community.

This position works a fluctuating schedule based on program, league, and facility needs averaging up to 19 hours a week over the course of the calendar year.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and evaluating youth and adult athletic programs and leagues. 
• Serve as the on-site supervisor for youth and adult athletic leagues, Open Gym sessions, tournaments, and special events, ensuring safe operations and a positive participant experience.
• Assist in coordinating league schedules, game changes, weather cancellations, and playoff brackets.
• Assist in communication with coaches, participants, parents, officials, and volunteers regarding league information.
• Assist in the preparation of athletic facilities by lining fields and setting up and taking down equipment before and after games.
• Monitor games to ensure participant safety, sportsmanship, and adherence to Park District policies.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer coaches and part-time staff.
• Maintain athletic equipment and inventory.
• Assist with registration, roster management, scheduling, and league records.
• Assist in the development of new athletic programs and provide recommendations to improve existing offerings.
• Support athletic clinics, programs, camps, tournaments, and community events throughout the year.
• Assist with the daily operations of the Homewood-Flossmoor H-F Sports Complex, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patrons.
• Support scheduling and coordination of programs, rentals, athletic leagues, and special events within the H-F Sports Complex.
• Attend department meetings, trainings, and special Park District events.
• Ensure all Park District safety policies and risk management procedures are followed.
• Assist in marketing and promoting athletic programs and leagues.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Must be able to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Must be able to fill out forms.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, following directions, and read English.
• Must possess time management and organizational skills to effectively perform responsibilities.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills and have the capability to act rationally and calmly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to represent the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be able to make judgments with respect to confidentiality of information and problem solving.
• Must exhibit good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience working with children
• Experience using Microsoft programming such as Office, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the willingness to become certified

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework in Parks & Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working in youth or adult athletics, recreation, coaching, officiating, or event management preferred.
• Knowledge of one or more sports such as basketball, volleyball, flag football, lacrosse, or dance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

STANDING:       Frequent

SITTING:            Occasional

WALKING:        Frequent

LIFTING:            Occasional up to 50 lbs.

STOOPING:       Occasional

REACHING:      Occasional

CLIMBING:       Occasional

VERBAL:            Communicate with groups, and one-on-one

VISION:               Read, instruct, and watch for safety concerns

Part-Time Benefits:

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification
• Paid Leave Time Off