NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Athletic Coordinator
NW Rec Center-1340 11th St NW Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $78K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an Athletic Coordinator to lead and support primarily youth athletic programming that strengthens the community. This role is responsible for coordinating leagues, camps, tournaments, and events while working closely with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure safe, engaging, and impactful programs for youth participants.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and coordinates recreational programs, activities and/or events for assigned area(s)
Organizes various leagues, camps and tournaments by creating rules, schedules, and lesson plans
Assists with general oversight of recreation facilities
Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including seasonal, part-time staff and volunteers which involves assigning and reviewing work, training staff and conducting staff evaluations
Creates and maintains program budgets, rosters, reports and effectively evaluates program effectiveness
Identifies and pursues programming for areas of community need/interest and helps promote and make marketing recommendations
Procures necessary equipment and supplies for programs and/or facilities
Coordinates maintenance needs for athletic fields and spaces for competition and programs
Collaborates and coordinates with internal and external partners or organizations to maximize use of facilities and expand programming opportunities
Assists with concession stand operations as needed including procurement of product and scheduling of staff
Promotes a safety-first workplace culture at all times through enforcement of safety protocols, identification and mitigation of hazards and accurate completion of accident reports
Responds to customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner and identifies solutions
Performs other related work as required and/or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or Sport Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or a related field
One (1) to three (3) years of experience in coordinating and organizing athletic or recreational programs, services or facilities
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Valid U.S. Driver's License
CPR and First Aid certifications within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA)
Serve Safe Certification
Benefits
Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: [Choice Plan](https://cms8.revize.com/revize/cedarrapids/document_center/HR/Benefits/Benefit%20Summaries/2025/Non%20Bargaining%20Benefit%20Summary%20Choice%20Plan%20-%201.1.25.pdf) and [Traditional Plan](https://cms8.revize.com/revize/cedarrapids/document_center/HR/Benefits/Benefit%20Summaries/2025/Non%20Bargaining%20Benefit%20Summary%20Traditional%20Plan%20-%201.1.25.pdf))
Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
100% city paid basic life insurance
Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City [(IPERS)](https://ipers.org/sites/default/files/publication_2021-03/Welcome%20Regular%208-27-19_0.pdf)
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
Longevity Pay for years of service
Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. [See more information here](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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