The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is excited to welcome applicants for its Competitive Sports Coordinator position in the Recreation and Sport Operations Department.

The Competitive Sports Coordinator in Recreation and Sport Operations is a full-time, 11-month annual appointment responsible for the Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and Esports programs. This position handles the comprehensive management of each program area providing supervisory oversight and administrating a variety of responsibilities. Intramural Sports duties include league and tournament play, facility scheduling, budget development, marketing, and the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising of student employees. Club Sport duties include the supervision and oversight of 31 clubs, budget development, facilities scheduling, event supervision, and policy development and implementation. Esports duties include lab oversight, hardware management, competition development, policy enforcement, eligibility tracking, and budget coordination. This is a renewable assignment, contingent on performance. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The intended start date is late August/early September. 

• Please visit the full position listing here: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/18592/

THE UNIT: Recreation and Sport Operations provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs and interests of the University community. Specific programs include Group Exercise, Fitness, Adventure Trips, Archery, Climbing Programs, Open Recreation, Massage Therapy, Intramurals, Club Sports, Esports, Special Events, Wellness Education, and Marketing.

All upper campus indoor and outdoor sport recreation facilities are managed by Recreation and Sport Operations. These facilities include McPhee Center/Ade Olson Addition, Hilltop Recreation Center, Crest Fitness Center, Eagle’s View Challenge Ropes Course, Simpson Fields, Towers Field, Bridgman basketball courts, and Bollinger Fields.

Mission

UNIVERSITY AND EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "Username" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the University Recreation and Sport Operations: Competitive Sports Coordinator position (Job ID # 18592) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Garrett Larson; larsoga@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by August 5^th, 2022. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the   University Police want students, faculty, and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report (https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf). Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf).

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Administration, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Student Affairs, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Demonstrated experience leading sport programs. Excellent written and oral communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; ability to create and maintain a program budget. Knowledge of software programs including IMLeagues, InnoSoft Fusion, and Campus Groups a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A master’s degree preferred in Recreation, Sports Administration, Physical Education, Student Affairs, Exercise Science, or related field. Experience working in higher education, supervising or advising students, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.