Youth Sport Director / Site Supervisor

General Information

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for Youth Sport Directors and Site Supervisors for 2026! We have an upcoming opportunity for Miracle League Director for Fall 2026!

Activity Director

• Aids in the development, planning, and implementation of age-appropriate activities.
• Ensures that playing environments are safe and fun.
• Enforces all procedures and rules in place at facilities/locations.
• Assists in the hiring and training process of staff.
• Works within a program budget.
• Completes and maintains required records (invoices, medical forms, incident reports, etc.).
• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies and reports issues to the Recreation Manager or designee.
• Communicates daily with parents and participants in a professional and courteous manner.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned during absences of other part-time/temporary staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Site Supervisor

• Completes initial set-up and take-down of the facility.
• Ensures that all playing environments are safe.
• Enforces all procedures and rules in place at all facilities/locations.
• Audits officials' work performance such as making calls, etc.
• Provides preventive officiating when necessary.
• Handles game issues so officials and players can continue the game (i.e., behavior issues).
• Communicates with participants and spectators onsite.
• May lead activities.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned during absences of other part-time/temporary staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the sport and rules.
• Organized, dependable, and reliable skills.
• Effective communication with youth and parents.
• Confident and positive attitude.
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
• Exceptional level of safety.
• Professional appearance (staff shirt with appropriate athletic shorts or pants) at all times while on site.
• Professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.

Supplemental Information

• The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check.
• All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
• Frequent exposure to various weather conditions for outdoor activities, including cold, heat, rain, and wind.
• Need to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time.
• May be exposed to outdoor allergens, insects, slippery surfaces, and potential hazards.
• Must be able to walk quickly or jog in case of emergency and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• When working indoor and outdoor activities, sound may be moderately noisy.
• Position requires physical participation and interaction related to specific activity.
• In cases of outdoor weather, may make decisions relating to safety for participants and other recreation staff.

Selection Process

• Evaluation of education and experience.
• Interview.
• Completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check.

Physical & Environmental Characteristics

• Frequently exposed to various weather conditions for outdoor activities, including cold, heat, rain, and wind.
• Need to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time.
• May be exposed to outdoor allergens, insects, slippery surfaces, and potential hazards.
• Must be able to walk quickly or jog in case of emergency and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• When working indoor and outdoor activities, sound may be moderately noisy.
• Position requires physical participation and interaction related to specific activity.
• In cases of outdoor weather, may make decisions relating to safety for participants and other recreation staff.

Required Question

• What is your preferred position? Select all you may be interested in.
  • Youth Soccer
  • Youth Basketball
  • T-Ball
  • Youth Volleyball
  • Miracle League
• What experience do you have related to this/these position(s)?
  • Previous experience preferred.
• What days would you be available to work? Select all that apply.
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
• What times are you available to work each day expressed above?
  • Specify preferred work times.
• How many hours would you prefer to work per week?
  • Specify preferred weekly hours.
• What impact do you hope to make on the participants in the program?
  • Describe your goals for impacting participants.