Olympic Sport Program Lead (Track and Field) (Roster)

Olympic Sport Program Lead (Track and Field) (Roster)

Salary

$18.11 Hourly

Location

301 S. Greene Street, Suite 300, Greensboro, NC 27401, NC

Job Type

Active Roster Temporary

Job Number

05348

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

• Extended Recruitment

If you have submitted an application previously for this recruitment, you need "NOT" apply again. All applications are still under consideration.

Work Schedule: Varies based on events. Evenings and weekends, based on the program schedule. Occasional office work during the day if needed.

Important Information About Roster Positions

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment: Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited Hours: Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12 month period.
• Pension System: Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city's pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full-time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full-time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community.

About Job

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and four time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our departments existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals, with positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and passion for making a difference in Greensboro. If this sounds like a vision and commitment that you share, please consider the opportunity below.

The Olympic Sport Program Lead will be responsible for leading the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of track and field and Olympic style sports programs which may include clinics, meets, camps, tournaments and leagues.

Roles and Responsibilities will include but not limited to: handling event logistics such as organizing and supervising track meets and multi-sport competitions and events. Coordination of timing systems, equipment setup, field layouts, officials, volunteers and staff. Creating schedules, handling awards and ensuring risk management measures are in place through policies and procedures and program expectations. The person will be responsible for the coordination of facility space, such as securing venues (fields, tracks, gyms and other facilities). Ensure proper set up and break down and safe use of equipment. Assist in budget and financial oversight, including preparing and monitoring program budgets, tracking revenue and handling reservations in RecTrac, keeping track of expenditures including, purchases and making recommendations for program equipment and supplies. They will also be responsible for keeping accurate inventory of equipment and supplies. They will ensure safety through the establishment of program policies and procedures and maintaining incident and accident reports. This role will also be responsible for recruiting and training volunteers, coaches, and program participants in areas such as program goals and objectives, skills and drills, and safety protocols and procedures.

The role will promote athletic development, sportsmanship, and community engagement through track and field and other Olympic sports while maintaining compliance with governing bodies, standards, department and section policies and best practices of Olympic style sports.

This role will report to and work with the athletics section Coordinators and/or Superintendent in the execution of these program initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent coursework in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience assisting with or coordinating athletic programs, track meets, or organized sports events.

• Experience supervising staff, officials, and/or volunteers.

• Experience with event logistics, facility scheduling, and equipment management.

• Knowledge of basic track and field or Olympic-style sports rules, safety, operation standards.

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

• Preferred Qualifications

• USATF certification or other National Governing Body certifications

• Track and Field Coaching Expereince

• Experience operating timing systems and meet management software

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related field

(or equivalent combination of education and experience

01

Do you have an associate's degree or equivalent coursework in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field? Degree must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience assisting with or coordinating athletic programs, track meets, or organized sports events.?

• None
• less than 1 year
• 1 year of experience but less than 2 years
• 2 years of experience but less than 3 years
• 3 years of experience but less than 4 years
• 4 years of experience but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience

03

Briefly" describe your experience with athletic programs.

04

Do you have prior or current experience supervising staff, officials, and/or volunteers? Experience must be in the work history section of the application

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with event logistics, facility scheduling, and equipment management?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience in basic track and field or Olympic-style sports rules, safety, operation standards?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have First Aid/CPR/AED certification(or ability to obtain within 30 days)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a USATF certification or other National Governing Body certifications?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience in Track and Field Coaching?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience operating timing systems and meet management software?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Yes
• No

12

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• I Understand

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Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov