Athletics at a Small Park District

Introduction ● Ryan Coffland ● Recreation Supervisor at Flagg-Rochelle Park District ● 2010 Western Ill RPTA Graduate ● Completed my internship with the Geneva Park District August 2010 ● Have been at current position for almost 3 years ● In Charge of Athletic Leagues, scheduling field and facility rentals, and liaison with sport affiliate groups ● Supervise Disc Golf Course and Driving Range

Skills I had to Acquire ● Working with the public and school administrators ● Working with Board Members ● Working with sport Affiliate groups in the community ● Working with other departments at the Park District

Detours and Stops along the Way ● During College: - Basketball and Baseball Official - Athletic Field Maintenance - Intramural official at Campus Recreation ● Post Graduation - Any odd job at local Park District - Lots of officiating at different Park Districts ● Exactly one year from end of my internship to being offered full-time job ● Applied for 10 jobs a month ● 1 interview for every 10 jobs I applied for

What I wish I knew while in College ● RecTrac ● Working with affiliate groups/ members in the community ● Working with other departments ● Budget Work ● Taxes/ Bonds

Expertise ● Athletics ● Athletic Field Scheduling and Rental Facility Scheduling ● Working with officials ● Putting together schedule for athletic leagues ● Handling questions about leagues ● Working with youth sport affiliate groups

Advice ● Get involved with groups while in college ● Work/Volunteer at local Park District/YMCA/Community Center during summers and breaks ● After graduation find part-time jobs in your field that involve supervising Etc. Open Gym/Adult Softball Supervisor

Other Items ● Typically work day- 8:30-5:00pm ● Nights and weekends ● First and last night of leagues/programs ● Best Day on the job- Getting offered to stay on Full-Time ● Worst Day on the job- Crashing the Kubota

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