About this role
Job Overview The Athletics Compliance Inspector plays a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and policy-compliant operation of Hillsborough County’s youth and adult sports programs. This position serves as a field-based liaison between the Athletics Division and partner organizations, helping monitor league and rent adherence to field use agreements, safety guidelines, and required documentation. In addition to compliance oversight, the role supports general recreation leadership duties, including light facility maintenance, site safety, and customer service at staff-managed parks. Salary Minimum: $$34,320- $44,616.00/ yearly Core Competencies
• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service. • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. • Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. • Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals. Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below. Compliance Oversight & Field Inspections:
• Conduct on-site inspections of sports complexes to evaluate league partner compliance with safety, cleanliness, and documentation requirements.
• Conduct on-site inspections of sports complexes to monitor public use and unauthorized activity.
• Review and verify compliance with County policies, including background screenings, field use agreements, and incident reporting protocols.
• Provide detailed inspection reports and assist with follow-up documentation or corrective actions as needed.
• Act as a visible and professional presence at events to support safe and policy-compliant play.
Site Operations & Maintenance Support:
• Oversee the opening and closing procedures at staff-managed athletic facilities.
• Perform light facility maintenance tasks and restroom checks to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor field lighting systems and equipment and report issues to Parks Maintenance or Athletics management as appropriate.
• Provide on-site support for weekend or evening activities as part of a rotating schedule.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of recreation activities and public use of athletic fields and facilities.
• Engage with the public, partner leagues, and community stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver a high level of customer service.
• Support special events or seasonal programming as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
• Knowledge of general office policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning and conducting athletic recreational programs.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the recreation field.
• An ability to answer questions and resolve problem situations or refer to an appropriate office.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Skill in the use of various office equipment.
• Skill in operating vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Physical Requirements
• Frequently standing for long periods and walking long distance.
• Frequently requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.
• Frequently requires heavy lifting or carrying 50lbs.
• Frequently pushing and/or pulling.
Work Category
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Minimum Qualifications Required
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND
• One year of experience in recreation, sports, childcare, customer service, compliance, or special events; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies; AND
• Must obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification with Practical Application within 6 months of employment; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Emergency Management Responsibilities In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster. Additional Job Requirements A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to: • Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) • Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes) • Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) • Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
• Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E). For more information regarding background screenings, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.