Athletic Director

City of Fitzgerald

Department of Leisure Services

816 N Main Street

Fitzgerald, GA 31750

229-426-5050

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Risk Code: 9102

EEOC Code: 8

Pay Cycle: 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Athletic Director

REPORTS TO: Department Director

Job Summary: This position plans, implements and evaluates programs and athletic special events run by Fitzgerald - Ben Hill County Department of Leisure Services. This position works under the supervision of the Department Director while maintaining responsibility for the athletic programs operated by Fitzgerald - Ben Hill County Leisure Services. This position assists with other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plans, organizes, implements, and manages a variety of recreation and sports programs for youth and adults of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County
• Create rules and guidelines relevant to sport, league schedules, coaches' training, and ensure the assignment of game officials for athletic programs. Evaluates programs on a seasonal basis to initiate any necessary changes.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates sports tournaments at City/County owned sports facilities as assigned by the Department Director. This includes advertising and promotion, daily communications, tournament set-up and scheduling, securing officials, and serving as tournament director during the event.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control of athletic programs.
• Provide administrative support to Department Director for the day-to-day functioning of the department, programs, and facilities operated by the department.
• Ability to work flexible and demanding hours including nights and weekends.
• Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities in order to keep abreast of trends and changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as may apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern recreation administration, methods, and supervision.
• Knowledge of organizing sports leagues from beginning to end of each season.
• Knowledge of record keeping, basic accounting, and budgeting procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of sports and the basic rules of games.
• Knowledge of community organization and resources.
• Ability to adapt recreational and training programs to public needs.
• Ability to prepare and present effective oral and written informational material relating to the activities of the recreation department.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Skilled in operating office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive/Calendar, Outlook,etc.
• Proficient skills in operating smartphones, text/multimedia messaging, emails, and social media apps.

It is also required of the employee to be dependable, prompt, and accountable for his/her work performance.

THE CITY OF FITZGERALD FOCUSES ON TEAM-WORK AND EXPECTS ALL STAFF TO BE TEAM PLAYERS AND REPRESENT THEMSELVES FAVORABLY TO OUR COMMUNITY