City of Lakewood
Variable Program Specialist
City of Lakewood, Lakewood, Colorado, United States,
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
Apply by: Continuous
PAY RATE: $20/hr
The primary responsibilities of the Program Specialist-Sports are to provide on-site supervision and assist the Recreation Coordinator-Sports with preparation for volleyball leagues, MSSP and special events and projects as assigned. This position works an average of 30 hours per week year-round, with evenings and weekends required.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
• Serve as direct supervisor for referenced program coaches, volunteers, and officials.• Responsible for daily check in's for MSSP and volleyball leagues.• Assists the Recreation Coordinator-Sports in RecTrac programming for youth sports programs.• Distribute and maintain all necessary forms, paperwork and attendance records of participants.• Problem-solve, communicate, and mediate any issues that arise between participants, staff, officials, and the general public.• Assists in developing, planning, and communicating season schedules to participants for youth sports programs.• Follow through with rain-out policy as needed; cancel games on-site when necessary, update weather hotline as appropriate, and update immediate supervisor.• Attend to accidents and emergency/crisis situations as needed.• Consult with supervisor on City, department, division, and program policies and procedures.• Prepare and be available for pre-season staff and participant meetings and any additional program meetings.• Report pertinent information, including scores, incidents, etc., to immediate supervisor at the conclusion of each shift, or sooner if the situation demands immediate attention• Assist in the enforcement of league rules, emphasizing safety and sportsmanship, including officiating games as needed• Distribute and collect program evaluations• Assist in staff hiring for sports programs including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff.• All other duties as assigned
HOURS OF WORK• Afternoons, evenings, & some weekends• Typical schedule could look like 12:00p-6:00p Mon-Thurs, Saturdays vary. **Schedule runs according to current sport season**
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:• Inventory and maintain all program equipment• Distribute and inventory team shirts to participants• Work cooperatively with all individuals within the program, as well as other divisions and areas• Maintain on-going communication with immediate supervisor regarding program status• Assume scorekeeper, coach, and officiating responsibilities as neededSupervision Received:• The Program Specialist-Sports receives supervision from the Recreation Coordinator-Sports.Supervision Provided:• The Program Specialist-Sports provides supervision to coaches, and assists by maintaining community partnerships serving as a City representative for youth sports programs.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Education:• High School Diploma or GED required• College Degree preferredExperience:• Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions• Must be 21 years of age• Experience in recreation programs, athletics, or related areas such as recreation, physical education or coaching is preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration:• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain before the start of the season• Valid driver's license and good driving record required• Criminal background check is required
Pay Range
$16.31-$21.47
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
Apply by: Continuous
PAY RATE: $20/hr
The primary responsibilities of the Program Specialist-Sports are to provide on-site supervision and assist the Recreation Coordinator-Sports with preparation for volleyball leagues, MSSP and special events and projects as assigned. This position works an average of 30 hours per week year-round, with evenings and weekends required.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
• Serve as direct supervisor for referenced program coaches, volunteers, and officials.• Responsible for daily check in's for MSSP and volleyball leagues.• Assists the Recreation Coordinator-Sports in RecTrac programming for youth sports programs.• Distribute and maintain all necessary forms, paperwork and attendance records of participants.• Problem-solve, communicate, and mediate any issues that arise between participants, staff, officials, and the general public.• Assists in developing, planning, and communicating season schedules to participants for youth sports programs.• Follow through with rain-out policy as needed; cancel games on-site when necessary, update weather hotline as appropriate, and update immediate supervisor.• Attend to accidents and emergency/crisis situations as needed.• Consult with supervisor on City, department, division, and program policies and procedures.• Prepare and be available for pre-season staff and participant meetings and any additional program meetings.• Report pertinent information, including scores, incidents, etc., to immediate supervisor at the conclusion of each shift, or sooner if the situation demands immediate attention• Assist in the enforcement of league rules, emphasizing safety and sportsmanship, including officiating games as needed• Distribute and collect program evaluations• Assist in staff hiring for sports programs including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff.• All other duties as assigned
HOURS OF WORK• Afternoons, evenings, & some weekends• Typical schedule could look like 12:00p-6:00p Mon-Thurs, Saturdays vary. **Schedule runs according to current sport season**
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:• Inventory and maintain all program equipment• Distribute and inventory team shirts to participants• Work cooperatively with all individuals within the program, as well as other divisions and areas• Maintain on-going communication with immediate supervisor regarding program status• Assume scorekeeper, coach, and officiating responsibilities as neededSupervision Received:• The Program Specialist-Sports receives supervision from the Recreation Coordinator-Sports.Supervision Provided:• The Program Specialist-Sports provides supervision to coaches, and assists by maintaining community partnerships serving as a City representative for youth sports programs.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Education:• High School Diploma or GED required• College Degree preferredExperience:• Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions• Must be 21 years of age• Experience in recreation programs, athletics, or related areas such as recreation, physical education or coaching is preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration:• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain before the start of the season• Valid driver's license and good driving record required• Criminal background check is required
Pay Range
$16.31-$21.47
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.