Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Race Manager and Supervisor, performs various tasks as necessary to provide services for the St. George Marathon.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
• Coordinate, and determine priorities of work load, monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing and editing reports , and approving completed projects and reports.
• Contributes to the needs of the community and City by implementing and causing others to implement the organization's values and strategies by organization, competency, and accountability
• Implements systems to ensure that programs and events run smoothly, simply, effectively and seamlessly.
• Data entry, maintaining program files, contact lists, program evaluations and reports.
• Responds to problems, requests, complaints, needs, etc. of program participants. Organizes, implements , coordinates, or assists with coordination of Marathon and other event programs as assigned.
• Provides customer service by responding to information requests, conducting research, providing solutions to problems, corresponding to complaints, and correcting errors.
• Conducts needs assessments, developing methods and procedures to increase program participation and efficiency, recommending equipment needs, planning and monitoring budgets, promoting and scheduling and developing manuals and schedules and organizes program activities.
• Performs public relations, social media monitoring and posting, sponsorship management, promoting programs, developing marketing strategies, producing publications and public service announcements to promote events.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Requires the use of vision and/or
hearing to identify and evaluate emergencies. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to
emergencies. Requires moderately heavy physical activity exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally
and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Mental demands of intermittent exposure to stress as a result of
human behavior.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Preference given to those with education in recreation or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of one year experience working in leagues, tournaments, and events for the City of St.
George, or a similar organization, showing adequate knowledge and skill in assigned tasks
Minimum of one year experience using Sportsman SQL, or similar registration management software
platform, showing adequate knowledge and skill in assigned tasks preferred
Customer service experience preferred
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire
and be maintained throughout employment.
CPR, First Aid, AED certification required. Must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained
throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
General knowledge of recreation and leisure activities and programming practices preferred
Skills:
Highly motivated
Customer service oriented
Strong competency in computer applications
Interpersonal skills among City officials, community leaders, volunteers and fellow staff
Ability to:
Help recruit, train, and organize volunteers.
Interact with sponsors and community partners
Work in a broad range of assignments with limited to no training.
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities and personnel involved in recreation programs, events,
classes, or facilities.
Plan and exercise judgment in new or constantly changing problems and situations.
Show good judgment in preventing injuries and responding to recreation related injuries based on an
understanding of risk management.
Establish good community relations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, civic organizations
and the public.
Work independently
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 02/17/2022 12:00 AM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.