Athletic League & Event Assistant

General Purpose

Responsible for assisting in the overall operation of athletic leagues and events.

Required Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 14 years old with a strong background in athletics preferred.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and communicate with participants, parents, and coaches on site.
• Keep score using various scoreboards during athletic games.
• Utilize concession equipment while preparing and serving food items.
• Plan, organize and supervise specific athletic programs.
• Aid with field maintenance tasks.
• Set-up equipment and secure supplies.
• Maintain inventory of equipment/supplies and report damages that occur.
• Serve as liaison between participants and District.
• Aid in overseeing opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor status of playing field during inclement weather.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
• Organize, live, demonstrate, and implement the Character Counts program for coaches and parents.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Required Certifications, Licenses, Etc.

• Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtained within one (1) year of employment. Be a Mandated Reporter for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to: frequently move about the athletic area for long periods of time with occasional stationary periods, and position ones self to assist participants, move across uneven ground and ascend/descend stairs/ladder, and move items such as various sports equipment, etc. weighing up to 25 lbs. and overhead and shoulders weighing up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Demands

• Must be able to: occasionally be exposed to all weather conditions including biting and stinging insects and bugs and move over mud, wet, or slippery surfaces.

Hours

Hours and days will vary

Salary

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour DOE

Specialized Services

This category recognizes that certain positions within the District do not fit traditional job grades. Jobs in this category are populated by part-time instructors/fixed amount/gratuity based/other positions.