DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee County sports events and leagues; recommend new programs and improvements to existing sports and fitness offerings.
- Train section staff on sports and fitness program fundamentals, including league scheduling, tournament setup, and operations.
- Maintain and coordinate the master schedule for outdoor facility use; monitor and manage facility use agreements.
- Serve as a member of the Bernalillo County Youth Sports Commission, which reports to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Represent the department on the Special Event Review Committee; serve as the liaison for public and private events, ensuring all planning elements are identified and executed.
- Lead special projects and events at section facilities; recruit and manage vendors and review permits, licenses, and insurance for compliance with County and State regulations.
- Work on site during events; coordinate logistics for setup, load-in, cleanup, and teardown; conduct post-event evaluations to identify improvements.
- Promote programs, facilities, and events to the public; meet with neighborhood associations, teams, and officials as assigned.
- Collaborate with County departments on event planning, budgeting, historical context, and goals; serve as a subject-matter consultant for sports event production.
- Supervise, direct, and provide project leadership for assigned special events aligned with County functions.
- Develop partnerships with external organizations to support ongoing and new programming; attend meetings and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Attend community and industry events for outreach, research, and trend analysis.
- Verify accuracy and approve contractual payroll based on league game reports submitted by field and gym supervisors.
- Prepare and submit monthly department reports and deliver presentations to relevant staff or leadership.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of work experience in sports management, special events, recreation, or community program administration.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
- Comply with all County safety guidelines.
- This position is considered safety-sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.
- Complete all required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Complete mandatory supervisor training, if applicable.
- Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain it throughout employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Most essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
- Primary work surfaces include carpeted or tiled flooring.
- Work is performed independently, with a team, or with large groups depending on the assignment.
- Position may require working evenings and weekends.
- Outdoor work may be required year-round, in varying weather conditions.
- Position may involve standing or walking for up to 16 hours during event production.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
- Various types of paperwork and forms are handled in the performance of duties.