Position Overview:

This classification aims to plan, coordinate, organize, develop, and schedule recreational activities for the citizens of Effingham County.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Develops teams and master schedules for youth and adult baseball, softball, basketball, youth football, and cheerleading; inputs team in sports scheduler; places time, date, and location of each game; generates and proofs master schedules; circulates master schedules.
• Develops playoff brackets for all sports; supervises and attends games in all sports; organizes and conducts end-of-season tournaments.
• Observe players, coaches, and officials and meet with coaches/officials to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Plans and coordinates all-star selections; conducts and presides over all-star meetings, counts ballots, and performs other related functions.
• Develops rules and regulations for various sports and athletic activities using the G.R.P.A. manual and other rule books.
• Develops athletic policies and procedures.
• Assigns, organizes, and coordinates all make-up athletic activities.
• Recruits and motivates volunteers and part-time employees.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs drafting of all athletic teams for Effingham County and all athletic associations in all youth sports.
• Performs work on the field for maintenance and markings.
• Attends meetings; plans organizes and conducts coaches’ meetings for various athletic programs; presents and discusses rules and issues necessary equipment.
• Coordinates practice schedule for athletic fields and gyms.
• Organizes, coordinates, and assists with the cheerleading program. 
• Plans and conducts youth sports camps; plans, organizes, and conducts preseason tournaments and Jamboree in youth athletics.
• Assists the Director by planning new facilities and recommending improvements for present facilities; arranges for the use of school facilities as needed.
• Purchases supplies for concession stands; coordinates concession stand program.
• Coordinates and conducts certification program.
• Develops financial reports for programs; prepares coaches sheets; prepares flyers; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Orders trophies and t-shirts.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; files results of each season.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Assists other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in recreation; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes organizing recreational activities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  

We are an equal opportunity/drug-free workplace employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with a known disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process but must request this accommodation no later than 48 hours before the need.

All resumes must be submitted with a completed County Application.   Applications can be obtained at: Human Resources Office, 804 S Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329 or www.effinghamcounty.org/Jobs.aspx