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Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH
Job Type: Part-time I
Job Number: 26-5953-2
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description and Qualifications
Now hiring for Fall Ball and Indoor Winter Sports!
Join our dynamic Parks and Recreation team as a Sports Site Coordinator focusing on Youth and Adult athletics. This is a rewarding part-time position that requires evening and weekend availability, excellent communication skills, and a desire to serve the residents of a growing and diverse community.
The Sports Site Coordinator, under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Specialist is responsible the organization, supervision and evaluation the specific recreation program for which they are responsible and/or assigned. Possible assignments include supporting baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball, pickleball, cornhole, or our brand-new futsal and e-sports programs at a variety of sites around Grove City including picturesque Windsor, Fryer, and Beulah Parks.
The Sports Site Coordinator shall be chosen solely on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications in the profession of parks and recreation, as shown by the adequacy of their technical training and their successful experience in parks and recreation.
Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age and has a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Ohio driver's license and must be able to qualify for and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
• Has proven ability in oral and written communications.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic leaders and the public in general.
• Has the ability to follow direction, provide necessary services and enforce stated rules and regulations.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.

Essential Functions of the Position
The Sports Site Coordinator has the following duties under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Specialist:

• Observes coaches and players during practice and games.
• Assists in the oversight, development and delivery of youth and adult sports programs and leagues offered through the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Supervises volunteers assigned in specialty area (e.g., schedules and assigns tasks, evaluates performance, recruits and evaluates volunteer coaches, directs instructors and officials as determined by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintains contact with City personnel/departments, volunteers, the general public, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.
• Be willing to supervise in school buildings during practice hours (youth volleyball/basketball/adult volleyball).
• Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Obey and promptly execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant.
• Follows all rules, regulations and ethics conduct as set forth by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Grove City.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated
The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); ascends and/or descends, stairs; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; frequently lifts, carries, pushes and pulls objects approximately 30 lbs.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Motor vehicle; mobile phone, personal computer, computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office), printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification
Knowledge of: sports and recreation; athletic equipment; appropriate early education and childcare practices; *City goals and objectives; *City policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; *safety practices and procedures; City certification/licensure requirements; public relations; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; employee training and development; supervisory principles and practices; office management; project management; local geographic area.
Skill in: computer operation; use of modern office equipment; operation of athletic/recreation equipment/tools; motor vehicle operation.
Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture or schedule form; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals; deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context; apply management principles to solve agency problems; determine material and equipment needs; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; recognize safety warnings; understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; *maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; use maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to work site. (*indicates developed after employment).
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. Current adult, child and infant CPR and first aid certifications preferred.
The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement program after 90 days.
OPERS Pension with employer match.
Health benefits are not available for this position.
01
Are you willing and able to work unassigned hours without notice?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you willing and able to flex your work days and hours to meet the needs of the City?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a current adult CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a current basic First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a current child and infant CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you willing and able to get CPR and First Aid certified within 6 months of being hired?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you able and willing to work evenings and weekends for a total of 7-15 hours per week?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have supervisory experience over groups, sports activities, coaches, and/or volunteers?

• No
• Yes

09
If you answered yes to question# 8, please explain the activity and group supervised, how many participants were involved, and your role and responsibilities.
10
List all sports in which you have played, coached or supervised?
11
Assume you were selected for the position of Parks and Recreation Sport Site Coordinator for Grove City and you are working in that capacity. You are coordinating a youth baseball game at Windsor Park and notice one of the umpires is standing on the field smoking a cigarette. How would you handle the situation?
Required Question