Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports, the Coordinator of Competitive Sports will supervise 40+ student staff as well as a graduate assistant in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive competitive sports program.
Key Responsibilities
General Administration (60%)
Coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision of a graduate assistant, program assistants, and 40+ undergraduate employees (supervisors, officials, and intramural assistants).
Assist with policy and procedure development for all program areas.
Assist with the assessment, evaluation, and mitigation of risk for competitive sports programs and facilities.
Assist with the development and management of program budgets.
Assist with assessment of student learning in all program areas.
Assist with the marketing, promotion, and evaluation of programs and services.
Programming (25%)
Oversee the day to day operations of the intramural sports program including marketing, leagues scheduling, payroll, and human resource functions for student staff.
Develop all policies, procedures and sport specific rules related to intramural sports.
Maintain records of all league standings, sportsmanship and participation rates for intramural sports.
Provide on-site training and evaluation of student staff.
Manage disciplinary proceedings, in coordination with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, as related to participation in intramural sports leagues and events Serve as primary risk manager for areas of direct supervision.
Assist with design and scheduling of intramural calendar of events.
Manage staffing for club sport practices and events.
Develop, plan, and budget for introduction and implementation of summer leagues and events. Assist with the implementation of departmental and divisional summer programs including Spartan Base Camp.
Assists with managing existing and developing new collaborative programming in and outside the Department of Recreation & Wellness.
Facility and Equipment Management (10%)
Responsible for coordination of required field maintenance and painting.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate equipment conditions and inventory levels.
Ensure safety of participants in all areas of oversight and programs by monitoring environmental conditions.
Other (5%)
Serve on departmental and university committees.
Maintain a 10am – 7pm work schedule (during fall & spring semesters) with the occasional hours on evenings, weekends, and university breaks based on program offerings and schedule.
Previous experience in the promotion, design, development, and administration of a collegiate competitive sports programs. Two (2) year Graduate Assistantship will count towards years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
American Red Cross First Aid/AED/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30-days of hire).
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience successfully leading sports officials training including flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, & softball. Experience officiating at the extramural, interscholastic, or intercollegiate level(s).
Demonstrated budgeting experience.
Current involvement in one or more of the following professional organizations: National Intramural & Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA), National Federation High School (NFHS), and/or the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification or must obtain within the first 12 months of employment with the expectation to teach department classes.
Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office and knowledgeable with recreation management software.
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