Athletic Director_NE-AOK_350-Boys and Girls Club 1
Athletic Director
Job Summary:
Plans, coordinates, and directs all youth athletic programs for the Boys & Girls Club; plans and coordinates fund-raising and recruitment events; recruits and supervises volunteer staff; maintains all program equipment; represents the Club in the community and builds a professional and positive image of The Salvation Army.
Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Plans and coordinates baseball, basketball and football teams, tournaments, and leagues as well as cheerleading squads; plans and coordinates daily practices of the same.
Teaches players conduct of good sportsmanship; instructs players in Boys & Girls Club rules.
Promotes participation in the Corps athletic activities in order to encourage safety of the community youth.
Recruits and coordinates all volunteer staff assisting with programs; serves as Coaching Director to the volunteer coaches.
Maintains accountability and inventory of all sports equipment and uniforms, repairs equipment and washes uniforms.
Serves as Transportation Director for in-city and out-of-state events; drives Salvation Army vehicle to transport youth to athletic events.
Coordinates all officials, referees, and/or umpires needed for sporting events.
Maintains basketball court floors; mops and buffs floors; lines and cuts football field; drags and marks the baseball and football fields; ensures the proper maintenance of the same to ensure readiness for sporting events.
Coordinates team fund raisers to raise money for events, trips, or projects.
Prepares and submits weekly reports of activities and attendance.
Orders basketball, football, and baseball equipment; orders trophies for tournaments and leagues.
Administers first aid when needed.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts recruitment visits in the community.
Plans and coordinates summer camp programs.
Performs other related work as required.
Other Responsibilities:
Conducts recruitment visits in the community.
Plans and coordinates summer camp programs.
Performs other related work as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials and Equipment:
Sports Equipment
Lawn Mower
Field Painting/Marking Equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of sporting event planning and management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and fund-raising.
Knowledge of sport related injuries and prevention.
Ability to serve as an athletic coach and too coordinate athletic games.
Ability to repair and maintain sporting equipment.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers including volunteer team coaches.
Ability to promote and encourage good sportsmanship.
Ability to promote the Community Center and to recruit youth participation.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform heavy lifting.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field,
And
Two years’ experience participating in and coordinating sporting events,
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid State Driver’s License
First Aid and C.P.R. Certification
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform heavy lifting.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Statement of Purpose:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Other details
- Job Family AOK-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Recreation
- Pay Type Hourly
- Lawton, OK 1306 S.W. E AVE. 73501, 1306 S.W. E AVE., Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America