Job Description

Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and background investigation; and job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended to be used as an illustration of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirement of the job may change.

Purpose of Position

The Athletic Manager is responsible for the youth and adult sports and athletic programs for the Oxford Park Commission. The Athletic Manager plans, initiates, and supervises various sports activities and tournaments and conducts publicity for the activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision Received
The immediate supervisor for this position is the Program Director.
Supervision Exercised
The Athletic Manager supervises the contracted staff (umpires, referees, scorekeepers, etc.) or works with the contracted Officials coordinator on referee assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, initiates, and supervises a wide variety of youth and adult sports and athletic programs such as baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, among other sports and athletic activities.
Develops rules and guidelines for the various youth and adult athletic programs and discusses them with the coaches, parents, and participants in each league.
Prepares budget estimates for the youth and adult athletic programs for such items as officials pay, equipment fee\xe2\x80\x99s and trophies.
May assist in recruiting, training, and supervises referees and officials for each sport.
Prepares registration for each sport and collects participant\xe2\x80\x99s fees and entry fees.
Prepares and accepts athletic equipment bids from vendors.
Determines athletic schedules and coordinates these schedules with the Maintenance Superintendent and FNC Park staff.
Reports activities and scores to the newspaper for publication.
Notifies coaches, teams, and the public of cancellation of games through any means available (email, social media, and website.)
Serves as league organizer, tournament director, official, and coach when needed at all league games, and presents awards at the end of selected youth and adult programs.
Coordinates and develops a youth coach training program to educate youth coaches in all athletic program.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for all inventory of equipment and supplies for the youth and adult athletic programs
Conducts and maintains safety programs for all facilities that are played on
Work closely with all city department heads on related jobs
Promotes the Park Commission and the City of Oxford on the local, state and national level
Maintains good public relations with the community
Solve problems as they arise
Address customer questions and complaints
Perform other duties as directed


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of youth and adult sports and athletic programs.
• Knowledge of community sports and athletic interests and needs.
• Skill in directing and promoting all types of youth and adult sport activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Basic financial skills
• General knowledge of operation of municipal government
• Knowledge of federal and state statues concerning the work of the department
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with children, young people, adults and senior citizens
• Ability to maintain good public relations with the community and the public.
• Have ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to get along with other workers
• Assists staff in performing their duties, and provides training and education, as required
• Compiles and prepares time sheets, work orders and cost estimates of materials, and supplies as required for programs and services
• Evaluate staff performance and skills
• Multiple task performance
• Operate office equipment (computer, typewriter, copier, fax machine, etc.)
• Make decisions within specified restraints
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain high professional demeanor
• Autonomous and strong work ethic
  

Special Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Recreation Leadership, Leisure Management, Physical Education or a related field.
Experience in recreation programming or administration, or an equivalent of education and relevant experience is required.
Good physical condition.
A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
Tools and Equipment Used
Computer, typewriter, copier, fax machine, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to a weight of fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The Athletic Manager works irregular hours with some overtime work. Some night and weekend work will be required. 50% of this job is indoors and 50% is outdoors and requires work done in all types of weather. The stress level is moderate.