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Posted: 08-Oct-25
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Type: Full Time
Salary: $56,000.00 to $63,000.00
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Internal Number: R0149134
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Coordinator for Intramural Sports and Special Events, UNLV Campus Recreational Services, UNLV Student Affairs [R0149134]
ROLE of the POSITION
Through the intentional use of student learning theory and student involvement, this position exists to provide and market recreational involvement opportunities in intramural sports, and special events. Working collaboratively and in conjunction with the Associate Director for Recreation Programs, this position creates, markets, implements, and assesses all intramural and special event programs and services. Responsible for program development, budget management, student employment: supervise (1-2) graduate assistants, (10-20) program assistants, (20-30) sports officials, (5-15) intramural supervisors, budget management, strategic planning and assessment, and administrative functions. This position will contribute to student satisfaction with their collegiate experience by building a sense of campus community, fostering student’s awareness and appreciation for recreation, physical activity, and involvement focused on personal growth, development, and social interaction. Observe and resolve risk management and safety issues and provide 24/7 emergency on-call response as necessary. On call response within 30 minutes. Evening and weekend work required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and either one year post-bachelor’s or 9 months graduate assistantship experience in collegiate recreation, athletics, or commercial/city recreation. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
ACCEPTED EQUIVALENCIES FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENT
UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements:
- For positions requiring a master’s degree, acceptable equivalents include:
- Six additional years of relevant experience
- A bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of relevant experience
- An associate degree plus four additional years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within 60 days of employment. All successful candidates will have the ability to assess student needs, value a high degree of student contact, interact effectively with a wide diversity of people, have excellent interpersonal skills, communicate well in verbal and written form, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Candidates must successfully pass a background check.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Brandon Deroshia, Search Committee Chair.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on October 31, 2025.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
UNLV Campus Recreational Services is a prominent Las Vegas resource that advocates for a student-focused, Rebel community. Through our facilities and dynamic programming, we exist to ignite student potential, celebrate diversity, and champion lifelong wellness. Through our programming and services offered to UNLV students, faculty, and staff we promote not only a holistic culture of wellness but a culture that fosters inclusion and equitable practices. Our goal is to attract candidates who will serve as positive role models, have the ability to articulate the value of recreation to all that enter our facility, and can provide opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to learn how to think critically, problem solve, and have the confidence to be successful.
The department of Campus Recreational Services falls under the Division of Student Affairs – the heartbeat of the university – the pulse that keeps everything circulating to give our students a rich array of experiences in addition to their formal education. Each unit in Student Affairs plays an important role in developing the different, daring, and diverse student body that has become UNLV’s most recognizable trait.
