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Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Sports Specialist

Job Description

Applicants must be able to work on weekday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. There are some opportunities to work additional times, including during the day Monday-Friday. This is a year-round role, with the majority of the working being March-November, and some limited hours December-February. Hours may vary depending on need and time of year. Essential Duties (include, but not limited to): Administer, manage, and provide leadership for youth and adult athletics programs as well as tournaments and events Prepare and maintain athletic fields and facilities for tournaments and events: trash removal, restroom maintenance, dragging and lining athletic fields, and pitcher's mound prep Ability to work independently without supervision, often as the only staff person at a park location; the position will be responsible for opening, closing and securing the facility at appropriate times Assess situations and resolve issues in accordance with County of Greenville policies and procedures, standards of safety, and department rules Apply strong technical skills in using an iPad, iOS apps, and Google Drive to manage the Athletic Department Programs, including checking-in participants, inputting scores, and other various tasks Efficiently and effectively supervise multiple games concurrently Perform general clerical work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the phone, etc. Lead and make decisions in accordance with Greenville County Rec policies, with guidance from managers and other staff Other duties as directed
Qualifications:
Must have a valid SC driver's license; Employees will be required to use personal vehicle for work travel. Reimbursement is available based on criteria set forth with County of Greenville policies and procedures Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training Requires 1 year of related experience Prefer 6 months of sports related experience including scoreboard and athletic league experience and/or athletic field maintenance experience Must be able to provide proof or obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within the first 3 months of hiring Availability to work at least two (2) nights per week and at least two (2) weekends per month during peak season, March-November Requires medium-to-heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis Requires work that may be outside in all weather conditions.
Job Types:
Temporary, Part-time Pay:
From $17.06 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week Application Question(s): Are you willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions?
Experience:
athletic: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) GED or High School Diploma (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.

$42,979 / year median in South Carolina

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