Athletics Site Monitor

## Description # Keep the Games Running — Become an **Athletics Site Monitor!** **City of Kentwood – Parks & Recreation Department** Do you enjoy sports, staying active, and helping create positive experiences for players? The **City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department** is looking for responsible, energetic, and customer-focused **Athletics Site Monitors** to support our adult recreational sports leagues. If you enjoy being around the action, solving problems on the fly, and helping ensure a fun and safe environment, this role is a great way to be part of a team that builds community through recreation. * * * ## **What You’ll Do** As an Athletics Site Monitor, you’ll help ensure leagues run smoothly and safely. You will: - Serve as the **primary on-site contact** for adult sports leagues - Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and positive atmosphere for all participants - Address questions, resolve conflicts, and communicate concerns to program coordinators - Enforce program rules and guidelines fairly and consistently - Monitor play to ensure safety and proper sportsmanship - Respond to injuries or incidents using established procedures - Arrive early to prepare facilities and equipment before participants arrive - Set up and break down sports equipment for games and events - Monitor facility conditions, reporting any safety or maintenance issues - Record and submit game scores, attendance, and incident reports - Support smooth event operations from start to finish Every shift, you’ll help create an enjoyable, safe, and well-organized environment where players can compete, have fun, and stay active. * * * ## **About You** You’re dependable, confident, and able to stay calm when things get busy. You enjoy working with people, staying active, and ensuring programs run smoothly. **Minimum Requirements:** - High School Diploma or GED - One year of experience in sports, recreation, or event supervision - Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience - Valid driver’s license You should be comfortable enforcing rules, communicating clearly, and working independently while representing the Parks & Recreation Department with professionalism. For more details about responsibilities and qualifications, [view the full job description here](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:63c35b90-57ab-4088-94e3-e22308559cd9). * * * **Pay & Perks** - Pay Rate: **$16-18 per hour** - Flexible, part-time hours based on class schedules - Discounts on recreation program registrations - 10% off one room or shelter rental per year - Free CPR training opportunities for eligible employees * * * **Why join the Kentwood Parks and Recreation team?** The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department enriches the lives of community members through recreational classes, programs, and activities. As well as providing green spaces, a community farmers market, community events, and very soon, a Community Center. Within Kentwood’s 21 square miles, Parks and Recreation oversees: - 15 parks covering more than 300 acres - 13+ miles of non-motorized trails - Splashpads, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and gathering spaces - Variety of rental facilities available - 1000+ recreation programs and community events each year * * * ## **Apply Today!** If you’re ready to support our leagues and help create a fun and organized sports experience, we’d love to hear from you!