The University of North Dakota's Wellness & Health Promotion Department seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as a Campus Recreation Coordinator. Applications are being accepted through May 8, 2025, 11:55 pm CST.

Come and work in our nationally recognized and award winning UND Student Wellness Center located on the campus of the University of North Dakota. Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota (UND) is located in the heart of Grand Forks, ND.

Benefits

• UND pays 100% of health care insurance premium for family or individual.
• Life insurance & (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
• Top retirement plan with generous employer (UND) contributions.
• Annual & Sick Leave, in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• UND Employee Tuition Waiver (personal) and discounted tuition (family).
• Commitment to professional development opportunities.
• Negotiable relocation allowance.
• Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans
• More info on benefits are found HERE!

Description

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Programs and has direct responsibilities for coordinating the administration, supervision, and safe operation of the comprehensive campus recreation & sports program including but not limited to recreational intramural sports (ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc.), and other recreational programs. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to delivering excellent service, ensuring appropriate staff coverage and management of assigned areas, leading/officiating programs, and supervision (hire, train, develop, and review) of 40-50 assigned part-time employees. The campus recreation program, with over 3,000 participants annually, supports student recruitment, retention, success, and well-being.

Duties & Responsibilities (condensed)

• Plan and administer a diversified Intramural Rec Sports program (ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc.) and Campus Recreation programs.
• Plan and administer a Summer Recreation/Wellness Camp.
• Coordinate, schedule, and monitor programs for students, faculty and staff.
• Manage and secure associated facilities/spaces utilized for program needs.
• Evaluate programs on a regular basis, adjust as appropriate.
• Ensure risk management compliance in all activities.
• Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise all assigned student staff positions.
• Process payroll and leave requests for all assigned staff in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide effective leadership, management, mentoring, and empowerment for all personnel.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for all assigned operational/program areas.
• Be familiar with, communicate, and apply all department/division/institutional policies and procedures.
• Model professional and ethical behavior, utilizing department team values.
• Use excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to build and maintain positive working relationships within the department, University, and community.
• Provide excellent customer service to all visitors, students, staff, and faculty.
• Contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment by treating others with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need

• Ability to lead and present to groups of varying sizes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high energy, ability to motivate employees and to work constructively in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently model an assertively friendly, customer-oriented service demeanor.
• Great attention to detail and ability to follow through independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that lend themselves to positive interaction with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend work.

What we require (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree: Exercise Science, Physical Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or related field
• One or more years demonstrated experience and successful programming in recreation and/or sports intramurals.
• One or more years’ supervisory experience.
• Certification of First Aid, CPR, and AED or be able to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Successful completion of Criminal History Records Check.

What we would like you to have (preferred requirements)

• Master's degree: Exercise Science, Physical Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or related field
• Experience with supervision of student staff in a collegiate or university setting
• Experience in budget management
• Experience with officiating high school level sports or higher
• Experience with and understanding ice hockey rules and regulations (high school or higher)
• Experience with esports programs

Apply for the position

Applications are being accepted until 11:55 pm Central Standard Time, May 8, 2025. For more information and to apply, go directly to this link: https://careers.und.edu/jobs/campus-recreation-coordinator-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states#ApplyCTA

Questions

Contact: Stephanie Hoffman, Assistant Director of Programs, Wellness & Health Promotion
Email: stephanie.r.hoffman@und.edu
Phone: 701.777.2943

About University of North Dakota - Wellness & Health Promotion

The University of North Dakota is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, it is the state's oldest. UND is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity, and is considered one of the top academic and research institutions in the northern Midwest. Several national research institutions are on the university's campus including the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, Energy and Environmental Research Center, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. North Dakota's athletic teams compete in the NCAA's Division I. The UND Wellness & Health Promotion Department provides impactful experiences for the UND community that encourage and promote lifelong, multi-dimensional well-being. To find out why living and working in Greater Grand Forks is way cooler, check out www.GrandForksisCooler.com

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