Racing and Sports Shift Supervisor jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Position Summary/Purpose:

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual to assist with the coordination of a comprehensive youth sports program throughout the city of Milwaukee. Primary responsibilities include the development and oversight of instructional sports activities and leagues; the hiring, supervision and training of approximately 200 game officials and part-time staff on an annual basis; management of supplies and equipment; collaboration with school officials, community partners, coaches, and parents in the delivery of sports programming; and the planning and implementation of special events.

Milwaukee Recreation manages a network of more than 900 school-based elementary and middle school sports teams on an annual basis across 11 sports including basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, soccer (indoor and outdoor), softball, t-ball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of urban youth through sports, possess strong organizational skills, and are committed to promoting positive youth development, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Core Competencies:

• Decision Quality and Problem-Solving
• Communication and Customer Service
• Professionalism
• Equity, Access, and Inclusion
• Self-Motivating

Management Competencies:

• Developing Others
• Managing through Processes and Systems
• Strategic Agility and Innovation Management
• Functional/Technical Skills

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage youth sports school-based leagues, camps, and activities.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate part-time program instructors, officials, sports coordinators, and support staff.
• Complete administrative functions including payroll, part-time staff attendance, part-time staff evaluations, and seasonal reports.
• Conduct regular site visits (evenings and weekends) to determine program effectiveness and to provide evaluation feedback and support to part-time staff.
• Supervise and oversee designated youth sports special events (e.g., MPS Run Back to School, Cheer and Dance Showcase, Cheer Camp, March of Champions, etc.).
• Assist schools with efforts to initiate, expand, and manage school-based youth sports activities to ensure equitable access for all students.
• Provide support to schools regarding player, coach, and sports coordinator recruitment, training, and retention.
• Assist in developing, or locating, a system to track student participation data in youth sports activities.
• Create and distribute seasonal evaluation surveys to participants, families, and school sports programs to measure the quality of current youth sports offerings.
• Develop a plan to increase family engagement and excitement around district sponsored youth sports programs and events.
• Conduct seasonal Sports Coordinator and Coaches meetings/trainings to provide updated information, and to identify gaps in service delivery.
• Work to incorporate new and innovative activities into programming based on industry trends and community needs to keep participation at optimal levels.
• Work with Milwaukee Recreation marketing team to increase the overall profile of district sponsored youth sports programs/events through marketing, branding, and traditional and/or social media efforts.
• Assist with the development of sport specific Athletic Advisory committees, to identify needs associated with student-athlete recruitment, skill development, MPS feeder systems, and coaches’ trainings.
• Uphold and enforce league rules to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with the annual review and update of the program policies and procedures handbook.
• Monitor and account for program revenue and expenses.
• Arrange for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with the identification of external funding opportunities to meet program needs.
• Coordinate facility scheduling for program activities.
• Establish partnerships with other MPS departments, schools, governmental units, vendors, and community-based organizations and agencies to develop quality youth sports programs throughout the district.
• Assist with Recreation Department activities as needed. 
• Serve on committees as required and/or assigned.
• Actively supports the MPS Five Priorities for Success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university in recreation management, sport administration, physical education, sports and fitness management, education, or related field.  A combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience planning, coordinating, and implementing youth sports programs and leagues for a large agency. Equivalent part-time experience and/or relevant certifications will be considered.
• Supervision of part time staff.
• Experience delivering services in an urban environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to plan and administer youth sports programming, leagues, and special events.
• Knowledge of player and coach recruitment and retention techniques.
• Knowledge of personnel management, including employee selection, supervision, evaluation, and training.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, sports coordinators, school leaders, community partners, media, and the general public.
• Ability to facilitate both in-person and online meetings, including the preparation of agendas, and writing of minutes.
• Ability to secure facilities for sport activities.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), and/or Certified Youth Sports Administrator certification within first year of employment.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Applies diversity and inclusion ideals in all aspects of practice.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs for a culturally, physically, and economically diverse audience.
• Ability to solve problems and ensure continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of budget planning.
• Ability to use technology, including sports league software, to achieve efficiencies, share information, and expand public awareness and support.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Wisconsin.
• Properly insured vehicle for job-related travel.

Working Environment:

• Typical office or school environment.
• Position may be required to work additional hours, outside of the normal business day as a regular part of the job. Business day will include afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours.
• This position spends approximately 50% of its time in an office setting and 50% at program sites.
• Frequently required to travel around the city of Milwaukee and occasionally travel out of town.

Physical Demands:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both indoors and outdoors with a considerable amount of movement to attend to program needs. Some lifting and movement of supplies and equipment is required.

Equal Opportunity:

It is the policy of the District that persons seeking employment with the District shall not be discriminated against in employment by reason of their age, race, creed, color, religion, handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense or reserves, political affiliation, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during nonworking hours, declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, the authorized use of family or medical leave or worker's compensation benefits, genetic information, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law in all employment practices including terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made for qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the district. Requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act must be submitted to the Employee Rights Administration Department in the Office of Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,209.00 - $86,470.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person