Sports Supervisor

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The City of Olathe is seeking energetic individuals to supervise a variety of sports games at local Olathe school gyms or City parks. If you have knowledge and experience with sports like basketball, soccer, football, or tennis and would like to contribute to the sporting experience of recreational athletes, this may be just the opportunity you are looking for!

Sports Supervisors oversee league play of both youth and adult recreational sport programs. Responsibilities can vary depending on the location, sport, and age group. Their work requires excellent customer service and effective communication with a variety of people including program managers, specialist, other employees, patrons, players, and parents.

Experience: Must be 18 years or older. At least one year of experience working with school age youth, recreation facility or programming preferred.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Some college education relating to recreation, fitness, sport programming, or other related field is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: None

Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English language.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Sports supervised may require the exposure to a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting environments which may include exposure to various weather elements.

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  Prepares, sets-up, and cleans-up activities; assists in monitoring scheduled sport programs; follows-up to ensure the timely opening and/or closing of designated facilities.

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  Completes responsibilities pertaining to the operations of the center as it relates to equipment and facility systems; sets up necessary equipment in preparation for games.

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  Ensures the officials, instructors, and coaches are available and report in a timely manner.

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  Follows basic supervision responsibilities; monitors group and individual activities; enforces safety rules; interact with patrons; intervenes when patrons are not adhering to guidelines and safety regulations.