Softball Supervisor - Seasonal

Overview

City Of Janesville Diversity Statement:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

Objective:
Under general supervision and guidance of the Recreation Supervisor, the Softball Supervisor is responsible for enforcing league rules, policies and procedures, providing support to umpires and concession staff as needed and providing customer service to adult league players and patrons. Adult softball leagues are played at Dawson Softball Complex from May through August, Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings (Approximately 5-15 hours per week).

Relationships:

Reports to:

Recreation Supervisor. Works with seasonal employees regularly and communicates with other Division employees, players, spectators and the general public.

• Enforce league rules, policies and procedures; provide support to umpires and concession staff as needed; provide customer service to adult league players and patrons.
• Handle facility opening and closing procedures.
• Greets team managers, reviews rosters and ensures player eligibility.
• Inspects and stickers softball bats according to ASA standards.
• Understand and interpret rules and regulations to teams.
• Maintain a presence throughout the facility, communicating with players and spectators and addressing concerns as needed.
• Make general announcements via intercom system.
• Enforce the player code of conduct.
• Make decisions with umpires on duty to call games due to weather or other safety concerns.
• Handle emergency situations and injuries, respond appropriately.
• Prepare required documents, including nightly reports, attendance reports, injury reports and incident reports; turn in documents, including score sheets to office.
• Report issues to Recreation Supervisor.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; report unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; report all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follow recognized safe work practices.
• Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.

• Assists with base removal as needed.
• Assists in concession stand as needed.

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience playing, coaching or supervising the sport of softball.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or willing/able to obtain.

The qualifications listed below are preferred, but not required to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate’s application does not preclude them from consideration.

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or willing/able to obtain.

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.

• The sport of softball, including ASA rules.

• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

• Ability to work evenings and some weekends for tournaments.
• Ability to be motivated and dependable.
• Ability to follow City/Division policies, work independently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the boundaries of responsibility.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Exhibit exceptional…