Job Description

Posting Type: Open and Closed Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is administrative, supervisory, and professional work in directing the management, maintenance operations, and event scheduling of a city sports complex. Work involves marketing and promotional activities, facility operations, preparing and overseeing the facility budget, and supervising subordinate personnel. The employee in this class is responsible for the proper, efficient scheduling and organization of work, including supervision over functions performed by subordinates and contractors. An employee in this classification works with considerable independence and reports to the Assistant Director. Work includes considerable public relations on a continuous basis.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Event Management or related field AND Five (5) years of experience in supervising and administering sports and/or recreational activities and/or facilities including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Pay Range: $77,542.40 with step increases to $117,041.60 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Eligibility lists will be created for one Closed Competitive list and one Open Competitive list. Applicants for the Closed competitive lists must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories: Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting. Applicants for the Open Competitive list shall be all other persons who meet the qualifications as set forth in the posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by February 12, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.=

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by February 12, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of public recreation.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective management and their application.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and safety precautions as used in planning, maintaining, and operating sports programs and the assigned facilities and grounds.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and budget management.
• Knowledge of the organization, rules, and play of competitive sports pertinent to the assigned area.
• Knowledge of association management, including finance, membership, public relations, and sponsorships.
• Knowledge of the work of referees, umpires, and other officials pertinent to the assigned area.
• Knowledge of the safety rules and precautions related to the activities pertinent to the assigned area and the first aid procedures required in the event of injury.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implement new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in coordinating programs, projects, and events.
• Skill in training employees engaged in the administration of the assigned sports program and plan, organize, and supervise their work.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer, mobile and electronic device technology and software.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise revenue and expense reports.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Ability to inspect sports programs, sports complex and other assigned facilities and programs and recommend necessary changes.
• Ability to supervise subordinates to include conducting training, providing work direction, monitoring performance, and recommending their hiring, promotion, and discipline.
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate in order to promote youth and adult sports programs and respond to citizen complaints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to sit from 76 to 100% of the time; stand from 51 to 75% of the time; bend, squat and walk from 26 to 50% of the time; and reach, stoop and kneel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 15% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force up to 66% of the time to move objects.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Oversee the management, operations and maintenance of playing fields, support facilities, turf and irrigation, sports field and area lighting, parking area grounds, signage, security system, materials and equipment associated with a City sports complex.
• Oversee the marketing, promotion, tournament recruitment, reservations and scheduling of the assigned sports complex and coordinate same with various service providers. In coordination with the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) develops proposals and solicits tournaments and events to produce a positive economic impact for Omaha.
• Negotiates and executes agreements with various community groups and other sports organizations for use of the complex. Coordinate with various sports leagues to plan and schedule practices, games, clinics, camps and tournaments.
• Administers, plans, and evaluates diversified sports programs and activities for all age groups for the assigned sports complex.
• Initiates and participates in the preparation of bids and specifications for contracted services and the purchase of new equipment and commodities, the inspection of entities submitting bids, and the negotiation and selection process.
• Promotes and publicizes sports programs, activities, and facilities through developing positive working relationships with the local and national media, businesses, sports and recreational organizations, public groups, and the OCVB.
• Communicates with the media, private groups, and the general public regarding sports programs and responds to citizen complaints.
• Participates in long-range and comprehensive planning to meet future sports goals of the City.
• Inspects facilities and programs for proper operating procedure, and recommends necessary changes or repairs.
• Assists in the planning, preparation, and oversight of the annual budget for the assigned complex. Prepares revenue and expense records for all sports programs, including tournaments, clinics, league play, memberships, endorsements, and sponsorships.
• Assigns work, trains, provides direction, and monitors the performance of assigned personnel and recommends the hiring, disciplining, and termination of subordinates.
• Assists with the composition of requests for grant monies to be used to fund the administration and play of designated recreation activities.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises snow and ice removal operations, storm clean-up and other emergency operations.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

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