This position reports to the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and the Assistant Director of Club Sports.  This position helps supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned program areas and provides day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to the students assigned to support the campus recreation programs in the assigned program areas.

Primary Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate a staff of approximately 35 students
• Develop and conduct Officials training clinics
• Supervise Intramural and Club Sports events during the evening and on weekends with the help of student staff
• Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Intramural and Club Sport Programs
• Evaluate and recommend changes for policies, procedures, activities, and staff as needed
• Help with the creation of league scheduling, facility reservation and field maintenance upkeep including, but not limited to, grooming artificial turf fields, painting fields, cleaning facilities, and preventative maintenance
• Assist with purchasing, inventory and maintenance of all equipment used for programs
• Direct oversight of 3-5 Club Sport Teams and Club Sports Council with aid in the development of philanthropy and fundraising opportunities
• Collect and track relevant information for clubs such as rosters, participation numbers, and results
• Assist with policy development for Intramural Sports and Club Sports
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Application Process: 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Madison Luney (mhl017@shsu.edu)  and John Merryman (jkm070@shsu.edu).  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, or related field.  Candidates must have knowledge/experience in campus recreation or sports management, strong human relations skills, and acceptance into SHSU graduate school.  CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester to hold eligibility.

About Sam Houston State University

The Department of Campus Recreation is a vital component of the Division of Student Affiars. It supports the educational mission of the university by providing comprehensive programs and services to the campus community. Committed to advancing and enriching the collegiate experience, the department enhances campus life through excellence in programs, services, and facilities. Campus Recreation programs and services include Informal Recreation, Intramural Sports, Esports, Outdoor Recreation, Fitness, Club Sports, Aquatics, Special Events, Bearkat Camp, as well as a 365-acre University Camp. Campus Recreation facilities include the Campus Recratopm Center, Intramural Fields, the Pritchett Field Sports Complex, McAdams Tennis Center, as well as Sand Volleyball courts and other shared facilities. Marketing, facilities scheduling and maintenance programs support all departmental operations. Additional Information For more than 130 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The Measure of a Life is its Service,” echoes across SHSU’s seven colleges and beyond its Texas campus through student research, cre...ative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty members who care as much about their students’ success as they do about furthering the knowledge of their fields. While embracing its legacy, SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditional and online. With over 20 bachelor’s and graduate degrees available entirely online, and more in development each semester, SHSU Online is quickly becoming one of the best online universities in Texas. Academic Offerings SHSU offers over 80 bachelor's degree programs, more than 50 master’s degree programs, and six doctoral programs, including nationally-recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics and Criminal Justice. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral Research University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs. Also, for the fifth consecutive year, Sam Houston State University has made the list as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more about the Huntsville and Greater Houston community, visit www.huntsvilletx.gov. The university’s web page (www.shsu.edu) offers information about SHSU and the surrounding area.

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