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Hiring Range: $25.67 - $30.69 Hourly

Job Summary:

Greeley, Colorado is a vibrant community of 110,000 residents with more than 27,000 youth under the age of 18. The City of Greeley Culture, Parks, and Recreation Department seeks to provide services, experiences, and spaces that promote community health and well-being for all. The Youth Sports coordinator is responsible for helping foster sports-based experiences for all youth in Greeley that provide meaningful opportunities for growth, while embodying the values of the City of Greeley: We are trusted to do our best work, we center our customer s needs to help them thrive, we respect and reflect the diversity of our community, we solve problems with urgency and creativity, and we work as a team to accelerate success.

The Recreation Coordinator II - Youth Sports is responsible for successful management of youth sports leagues, clinics, camps, and partner programs. This person is primarily responsible for the health and success of the following areas: soccer, track and field, volleyball, out of school camps, and partnered programs. This person empowers a team of approximately?30?part-time staff, and up to 120 program volunteers at any given time to provide positive experiences in sport through thoughtful and individual-based recruitment, training, and ongoing support. This person is also the go to person for families in Greeley and surrounding areas for the specific program areas listed above, ensuring policies and protocols are upheld and prioritize safety and wellbeing of our pa

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Recreation, or a related field required. One to three (1-3) years of recreation program development. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Current certification in Community CPR, First Aid and AED or within 3 months of hire Preferred

Spanish/English bilingual skills. One to three (1-3) years of experience coaching or officiating sports. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the planning and organization of youth sports instruction and sports safety programs. Skills in recruiting, training, supervising, evaluating, motivating employees. Ability to resolve customer complaints and escalated problems. Ability to react effectively to all potential mental, physical, and stressful situations inherent to the duties of a First Responder. Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Ability to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, patrons, and supervisors and interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner. Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others. Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly. Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results. Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed. Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects. Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies. Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages. Ability to navigate a complex political environment. Knowledge of employee management principles and best practices. Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management principles and best practices. Employee management, supervision, and team building skills, including the ability to train and coach others, communicate effectively, manage conflict, reward good behavior, and establish and maintain accountability. Conflict management skills, including the ability to remain impartial, get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus, and negotiate amicable resolutions in order to maintain cohesion and cooperation. Essential Functions: