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Athletic Support Staff
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Athletic Support Staff
Salary
$17.00 Hourly
Location
Asheville, NC
Job Type
Temporary / Seasonal
Job Number
2024-01149
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Recreation
Opening Date
02/09/2024
Closing Date
6/7/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Summary
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville invites you to apply to be a part of the Parks & Recreation Department’s Athletic Support Staff. The athletics division of Recreation consists of programming for youth, adults and outreach and are looking for staff who have a passion for sports, are energetic, and engaging. Athletic programs take place outdoors in our parks as well as indoors in our community recreation centers. Athletic Support Staff will supervise rentals and facilities during programs, keep score for games, manage athletic equipment, and ensure safety rules and procedures are followed for all participants, coaches and referees.
Hours are generally from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM with some days and weekends as needed for programming.
This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor
participation in the retirement system.
Initial review of applications will occur on March 1st, 2024. This position will remain open until filled (or date if closing date listed) or until a sufficient number of applications are received.
This position is being re-posted to expand the pool of candidates. Previous applicants need not reapply.
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites
Keeps scorebook for athletic programs and runs a scoreboard.
Manages equipment.
Provides excellent customer service and communication to patrons.
Ensures safety rules and procedures are followed.
Provides program set-up and tear-down as scheduled.
Supervises rental of facilities.
Maintains cleanliness and organization at their workplace.
Performs routine park maintenance, such as cleaning out base hubs out and raking field if necessary.
Performs incidental janitorial work such as picking up trash, bathroom cleaning, and emptying trash receptacles.
Performs related work as required.
Keeps accurate scores of ball games and report statistics (basketball, flag football, volleyball, softball and other sports as offered by the City).
Maintains ball fields, gym space and other areas of play to ensure safety of participants.
Communicates clearly both in writing and verbally with the public and co-workers.
Education and Experience
At least 16 years of age.
One or more years of experience in recreation and/or participating in athletics is
preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
Driver’s license is preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of principles and organization of various sports and leagues including how to provide positive customer and personal services to players, coaches, volunteers, and families.
Some knowledge of various City park locations and general functions.
Skills:
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to multi-task in order to adequately keep score, maintain a sports scoreboard and clearly communicate with sports officials and patrons.
Ability to understand and communicate rules of various sports as outlined in rule and regulation guide books.
Ability to lift at least 10 lbs., stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to see and hear adequately and to notice unusual conditions.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules and regulations related to departmental and/or divisional policies and procedures within a reasonable training period.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with City employees and the general public.
No Employee Benefits
01
Do you have at least 1 year of experience with athletics which may have been as a team participant, captain, manager or coach; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform essential position functions?
Yes
No
02
If you answered 'yes' to question 1, please explain.
03
Do you have a CPR, First Aid and AED certification or can you obtain these within the first 6 months of employment?
Yes
No
04
Do you have a valid driver's license or can you obtain one within 6 months of employment?
Yes
No
05
Do you know how to keep a scorebook for any sports?
Yes
No
06
If you answered "No" to the previous question, are you willing and able to learn to keep score books and report statistics for games/leagues?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Asheville
Address
City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802
Phone
828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE
Website
http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs