Official Job Posting

First Consideration Date: July 11, 2025. Open until filled.

The Program Manager for intramural sports and esports is responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive intramural and eSports programs. The position requires creativity and innovation to develop programs that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population. Job responsibilities require the ability to perform independently during variable work hours that include evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the intramural sports and esports programs including marketing, leagues scheduling, payroll, and personnel functions for student staff.
• Develop all policies, procedures, and sport-specific rules related to intramural sports and esports. Maintain records of all league standings, sportsmanship, and participation rates for intramural sports and esports (as applicable).
• Research and propose new leagues, tournaments and/or events based on student feedback and available indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Responsible for attracting current and future students to the Esports program and creating systems and guidelines to govern the daily functions of the program.
• Provide on-site training and evaluation of student staff.
• Manage disciplinary proceedings, in coordination with the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct, as related to participation in intramural sports leagues and events
• Serve as primary risk manager for areas of direct supervision.
• Assist with the design and scheduling of intramural and esports calendars of events.
• Assist with managing existing and developing new collaborative programming in and outside the Office of Campus Recreation.

• Coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision of 40+ undergraduate employees (supervisors, officials, and intramural assistants).
• Assist with the assessment, evaluation, and mitigation of risk for intramural sports programs and facilities.
• Complete program evaluations and surveys to address the needs and interests of the student body and sports offerings.
• Maintain participation rates and other informative data that will assist in evaluating the success of programming.
• Contribute to the development and management of program budgets.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of programs and services.

• Coordinate schedule and maintenance for the esports room.
• Collaborate with Computing and Telecommunication Services (CaTS) related to technology needs and support.
• Coordinate required field maintenance and painting.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate equipment conditions and inventory levels.
• Coordinate intramural sports and events facility needs with internal and external partners.
• Ensure the safety of participants in all areas of oversight and programs by monitoring environmental conditions.

About Us:

Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Offering 315 academic programs, the university is made up of six colleges, a medical school, and a branch campus in Celina, Ohio. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education.

https://www.wright.edu/student-affairs/campus-recreation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in sports management, recreation, physical education, student personnel or closely related filed. Experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural program to include training sports officials or other sports management experience OR bachelor’s degree in sports management, recreation, physical education, student personnel or closely related field and a minimum of one year experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural program to include training sports officials or other sports management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other individuals and departments on campus and in the surrounding community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of competitive esports experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, or similar games.
• 3 years of professional experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural sports program; and officiating certification at the high school level in a major sport.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of esports obtained through previous experience coaching at the high school and/or college level.

About Wright State University

We transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve.Wright State University is a NCAA Division 1 public institution that was founded in 1967. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,925, its setting is suburban, approximately 10 miles northeast of Dayton and adjacent to the Wright Patterson Air force Base. The Department of Campus Recreation is a comprehensive recreation program for Students, Faculty and Staff. Included are indoor aquatics, Intramural Sports, 25+ Sport Clubs, Outdoor resource center, comprehensive Fitness and Wellness program and Adapted Recreation. Our facility is located in the Student Union with approximately 70,000 sq ft of space with a low ropes challenge course, climbing tower, outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts and 6 outdoor fields including a turf field. For more information visit: wright.edu/campus-recreation

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