Sport Supervisor

Position Purpose / Important Application Information

The Sport Supervisor position is responsible for observing and monitoring sports leagues and keeping accurate league records. This position also provides routine field preparation and maintenance. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants.

• The availability of work hours for this position will be determined by one or all of the following factors: program length, weather, and budget.
• Hours for this position will generally be Monday through Friday from 5:45 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sundays from 1:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Organizational Competencies and Cultural Values/General Competencies

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience to promote a safe and thriving community.

Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations, with a vibrant, diverse economy, a rich and resilient environment, and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources, and by acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails.

This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness, and literacy.

Job Specific

• Demonstrate knowledge of current guest service and business practices, using office equipment and computer software
• Demonstrate excellent skills in guest/host relations
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of recreation operations and philosophy
• Effectively handle emergencies such as fire alarms and injuries
• Follow established guidelines concerning facility operations, such as usage policies, emergency procedures
• Manage positive, courteous relationships with patrons and working with them in a respectful manner that reflects positively on the City and the program
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other City staff
• Act in a leadership role, and direct and supervise a variety of staff
• Made decisions recognizing established procedures and practices, and use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new situations and/or problems

General Competencies

• Provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively, and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergencies.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

• Observe and monitor various sports leagues to ensure safety and discipline at facilities
• Aid with crowd control
• Effectively handle emergencies such as fire alarms and injuries
• Provide excellent guest service to participants and spectators
• Provide routine athletic field cleaning and maintenance, such as ball field preparation and field painting
• Track team statistics and scores
• Responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and inventory of recreation equipment
• Complete accurate transactions (cash, check, credit card, gift card) and reconcile at the end of the shift
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Assist with the set-up and break-down of various equipment related to the sport being played

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with the set-up and break-down of various equipment related to the sport being played

Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-employment Requirements

• Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Graduation from high school or GED
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 30 days of hire
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Preferred: Experience supervising athletic events in a recreational or educational setting
• Experience playing and/or coaching sports

Required Materials and Equipment

• Sports and recreation equipment
• Calculators
• Telephones
• PA systems
• Gym floor covers
• Hand tools
• AED
• Gloves
• Pocket masks
• May be required to operate All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), ½ ton trucks, lawn mowers, edgers, small hand tools such as hammers, measuring tape, screw drivers, and power tools.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check, a reference check, and a substance screen.
• There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

Working Conditions

• Work is constantly performed outdoors with occasional indoor activity.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees, and winter conditions that include snow and freezing temperatures.
• Outdoor and indoor work is performed at a high-public-use, multilevel recreation facility, where loud noise and multiple events and activities occurring simultaneously may cause a distraction.

Required Materials and Equipment

• Required Materials and Equipment

Pre-employment Requirements

• Required Materials and Equipment

Working Conditions

• Required Materials and Equipment

Required Question

• 01 Do you meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years of age for this position?
• 02 Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?
• 03 Do you have current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications?
• 04 Do you have experience supervising athletic events in a recreational or educational setting?
• 05 Do you have experience playing or coaching sports?
• 06 If you answered yes to having experience supervising athletic events, playing or coaching sports, please explain your experience. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.
• 07 Please list any experience you have dealing with upset or unruly customers. This can be in any setting, not just sports. If none, please respond with N/A.
• 08 Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?
• 09 Have seven (7) or more points been assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years? If yes, please respond with Yes, otherwise No.
• 10 This position will primarily work shifts: Soccer – Sport Supervisor – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with potential for occasional additional hours. Please indicate any days or times within these hours that you are NOT available to work.
• 11 I understand that this position is a non-benefited, hourly position and the hours available to work are determined by program length, weather, and budget. If you agree, please respond with Yes, otherwise No.