The Sports Programs Coordinator will assist in the operation, development, and growth of Sport Programs for University Recreation & Wellness including Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs. Oversees daily operations of the Sport Programs including but not limited to: program scheduling, staff supervision, advising of sport clubs, training, and risk management.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of Sport Programs, including intramural sports, sport clubs, and special events.
Develops and implement marketing and promotional programs for Sport Programs. Engages the FGCU community to participate in sport offerings through strategic marketing and outreach initiatives.
Coordinates data collections, participant surveys, and program assessments to advise program recommendations.
Assists in establishing, implementing, and evaluating the operating policies and procedures of all assigned Sports programs. Ensures programs operate within departmental and university guidelines for risk management, fiscal operations, and personnel administration.
Assists with purchase and maintenance of necessary equipment and supplies, including contract negotiations related to purchasing and leasing of equipment. Prepares requisitions and/or purchase orders.
Assists in administering the intramural programs based on current trends to provide innovative recreational sports opportunities that meet the needs of the FGCU community. Develops, plans, and manages intramural sport leagues and tournaments through Fusion.
Provides leadership oversight of sport clubs programs to include risk management, fiscal management, travel, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Assists with the development, management, and distribution of organizational budgets including fundraising strategies
Advises the Sport Club Executive Council, responsible for budget allocations, sport club discipline, community service, and additional projects
Assists with hiring, training, and supervising student workers and temporary support staff that support operations for approximately 35+ sport programs (Officials, Sport Supervisors, and Sport Program Assistants).
Conducts staff and officials’ trainings, in-services, participant meetings, and participant or staff disciplinary meetings as necessary. Trains with a focus on student development, leadership education, and operation efficiency.
Manages Sport Programs’ staff development; upholds and implements disciplinary and recognition initiatives while fostering team unity
Other Duties:
Serve as essential personnel and assists in the event of an emergency on campus.
Serves on committees representing the department as assigned.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications or able to obtain within three months of employment.
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field.
Two years of full-time professional experience in higher education campus recreation related to the position.
One year management and supervisory experience in a college or university setting.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THORUGH THE FGCU WEBSITE:
FGCU Recreation & Wellness is a department in the Division of Student Success & Enrollment Management. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, a gateway to lifelong well-being, and an avenue for student success. Within these spaces, our community lives an active life, grows personally, develops professionally, and has fun. We are the recreational home for FGCU, operating 7 facilities across campus, with our newest, the University Recreation & Wellness Center opening in January 2020. The other facilities boast a competitive aquatic center, leisure pool, outdoor basketball and beach volleyball courts, over 7 acres of field space, the Eagle Challenge Course, and our beautiful waterfront. We provide the following programs and services for the campus community: Aquatics, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Prevention & Wellness, RecVentures, and Sport Clubs.