Supervisor of Athletics, Rinks, and Golf

Job Description

The work involves responsibility for planning, organizing and supervising an athletic program in the City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department specific to adult leagues, skating rinks and golf courses. The work requires the exercise of independent judgement in interpreting recreation program rules and regulations. Depending upon the organization and staffing patterns of the facilities in which the programs and activities are implemented, the incumbent will both lead and instruct participant groups in projects and train other staff members to implement related activities. An employee in this class generally works independently, with only major program changes, problems and all budget changes being discussed with a Program Director. General supervision may be exercised over Recreation Leaders, Recreation Aides, seasonal employees and contracted instructors when they are assigned to golf, ice rinks or other athletics programs. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Assists in the management of operations of athletic facilities, including golf courses and rinks.
• Assists in organizing leagues for the City of Syracuse golf courses and skating rinks.
• Interprets rules and regulations involving league athletics.
• Schedules instructional clinics, lessons and tournaments at golf courses.
• Trains coaching staff with regard to rules and regulations.
• Assists with home game management and supervision.
• Assists in compiling a master athletic schedule for practices, scrimmages, games and facility uses.
• Communicates with school staff and outside groups regarding master athletic schedule.
• Oversees adult athletic programs.
• Develops and implements instructional and recreational golf and ice programs for youth, senior citizens, intergenerational, disabled, troubled youth and other special groups.
• Develops year-round programs adapted to recreation and senior centers.
• Supervises maintenance and repair tasks to maintain the condition and appearances of golf courses, clubhouses and ice rinks.
• Assists in oversight and development of the budget for the Division of Golf/Rinks.
• Responsible for daily cash deposits and cash reports and journals.
• Assists in the hiring, training and supervision of staff assigned to the Golf/Rinks Division.
• Trains and/or evaluates competency of instructors charged with implementation of Golf, Rinks or other athletics programs by reviewing work plans with them and in leading discussions concerning basic protocol and safety procedures and emergency action plans.
• Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff and class instructors.
• May teach programs related to Golf or Rinks to assigned groups of participants, as needed.
• Orders materials, supplies and equipment annually and as needed.
• Researches pricing and availability of supplies, completes purchase orders and manages program budget.
• May prepare written evaluations of programs, highlighting effectiveness, popularity and cost, and makes suggestions for improvements for future services.
• May perform administrative tasks, such as completing preprinted in-house requisition forms for needed equipment and supplies, writing and updating inventory lists of equipment and supplies and compiling weekly, monthly and annual reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of league rules and regulations.
• Good knowledge of league and programming scheduling procedures.
• Good knowledge of game administration procedures.
• Working knowledge of the budgeting process.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to plan, schedule and supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret rules, policies and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to coordinate, organize and promote athletic leagues.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in recreation, sports management or a closely related field and one (1) year of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in recreation league management or the day-to-day operations of recreational facilities, including ice rinks or golf courses; or,

2. Three (3) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in recreation league management or the day-to-day operations of recreational facilities, including ice rinks or golf courses.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan