Athletic Coordinator

Overview

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an Athletic Coordinator to lead and support primarily youth athletic programming that strengthens our community and creates positive, well-organized sports experiences. This role is responsible for coordinating leagues, camps, tournaments, and events while working closely with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure safe, engaging, and impactful programs for youth participants.

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying.

Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.

Coordinate and implement a variety of youth and/or adult athletic programs such as leagues, tournaments, camps, events and activities including the scheduling and general oversight of various recreation facilities.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Develops, implements, and coordinates recreational programs, activities and/or events for assigned area(s)
• Organizes various leagues, camps and tournaments by creating rules, schedules, and lesson plans
• Assists with general oversight of recreation facilities
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including seasonal, part-time staff and volunteers which involves assigning and reviewing work, training staff and conducting staff evaluations
• Creates and maintains program budgets, rosters, reports and effectively evaluates program effectiveness
• Identifies and pursues programming for areas of community need/interest and helps promote and make marketing recommendations
• Procures necessary equipment and supplies for programs and/or facilities
• Coordinates maintenance needs for athletic fields and spaces for competition and programs
• Collaborates and coordinates with internal and external partners or organizations to maximize use of facilities and expand programming opportunities
• Assists with concession stand operations as needed including procurement of product and scheduling of staff
• Promotes a safety-first workplace culture at all times through enforcement of safety protocols, identification and mitigation of hazards and accurate completion of accident reports
• Responds to customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner and identifies solutions
• Performs other related work as required and/or assigned

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or Sport Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or a related field and
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in coordinating and organizing athletic or recreational programs, services or facilities or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 6 months of hire

• Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA)
• Serve Safe Certification

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; schedule can vary based on programming needs (including nights and weekends)