PROGRAM COORDINATOR- RACQUET SPORTS

Resumes are accepted but not in place of the official city employment application. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. Proof of education requirements/certifications must be submitted as a PDF via EMAIL to human_resources@cityofinglewood.org with the SUBJECT LINE: your name and job title.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under general supervision, collaborates, implements, and enforces short and long-term program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures by ensuring compliance with the City’s municipal codes, ordinances, state laws, and statutes governing the assigned program;

The below list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and responsibilities performed by positions in this classification. Employees in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific, or department-related duties.

TASKS

• Coordinates activities of an assigned program by identifying grant funding, developing and updating program policy and procedures,
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that all residents have fair access to racquet sports facilities, prioritizing underserved communities,
• Research and potentially implement a virtual app for convenient scheduling of court usage, particularly during peak times, to minimize conflicts and maximize accessibility.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the scheduling app and overall access initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to enhance user experience.
• Establish guidelines for instructors using the Inglewood courts. This includes ensuring that all instructors are authorized by the City of Inglewood, certified in their respective sports, and properly insured to protect both the City and participants.
• Interprets, clarifies, and monitors compliance with City policies governing the program the employee is managing,
• Work with staff to establish a fiscally responsible budget, policy and procedure manuals, electronic notifications, and workflow operations that promote effective program operations;
• Generate analytical and statistical reports on program expenditures and allocations for administrative and service costs that demonstrate program effectiveness,
• Monitor Inglewood tennis/pickleball court inventory and recommend emergency repairs, as needed,
• Work with local residents and organizations to promote racquet sports, gather feedback on court usage, and ensure that programming meets the community's needs,
• May train, assist, supervise, and evaluate staff engaged in the work activities and operations of the program to ensure service expectations, goals, objectives, and performance standards are consistently achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS

Depending on the area of assignment, any combination equivalent to training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be Certification in the assigned specialty, bachelor’s degree in Sports or Business Management is preferred AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in program development, coordination, and administration in a public or private agency related to the assigned program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, City policies and procedures; principles and practices of public personnel administration and supervision; public relations principles and techniques, principles and procedures used in budget preparation, justification, monitoring, and reporting, and assigned departmental operations;
• Skilled in providing and following complicated verbal and written instructions; establishing and maintaining effective and productive working relationships with other employees, supervisors, department officials, officials of other agencies, and the general public; preparing professional documentation and presentations for official use;
• Ability to train, provide technical guidance, supervise administrative staff, express ideas and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, and evaluate technical information and statutes to arrive at sound recommendations based on the data and effectively respond to any situation; and work with little direct supervision and exercise good judgment to prioritize and manage workload and other duties;
• Proficient in operating office equipment, including computers and software, fax machines, copiers, scanners, and other specialized equipment, MS Office software packages, and other industry-related software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed in an office and outdoor environment and may require frequent standing, walking, and bending. May be exposed to variable weather conditions; May be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; May be required to use a personal vehicle in employment, attend periodic evening meetings, or travel within and out of City boundaries to attend meetings.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose experience best meets the city's needs will be invited to participate in the examination for this position. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process. The examination may consist of one or more of the following: (1) Training & Experience Evaluation, (2) Writing Exercise, and (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to have their names placed on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices

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• City of Inglewood

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