Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Recreational Sports, the Competitive Sports Coordinator will oversee the administration of all aspects of intramurals and club activities as well as the day-to-day operations of the Javelina Gaming Lounge. The Competitive Sports Coordinator is also responsible for collaboration with internal and external partners in providing community recreational programming opportunities.  This position will also positively contribute to all department and university mission and goals, including developing and promoting of programs and special events.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates intramural officials, intramural supervisors, and student coordinators.
• Assist in planning, organizing, scheduling, administration, and team/participant registration process using provided technology, for producing a comprehensive intramural program including leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Use university procedural knowledge as well as area expertise to address and resolve pertinent issues primarily independently. Communicate resolutions clearly with appropriate parties.
• Assist in the formation, review, and enforcement of all policies and procedures relating to intramurals, including annual revisions of all sport rules and regulations as well as the TAMUK campus and departmental policies.
• Work directly with Recreational Sports events and facilities staff in coordinating all facets of Intramural Sports scheduling of events.
• Provide on-site supervision and program/personnel evaluation as necessary.

Administrative Support      

• Provide fiscal oversight in achieving intramural sports, club sports and Javelina Gaming Lounge. Monitor monthly, quarterly and annual financial targets for revenue and expense budgets.
• Administers, develops, and implements program and facility policies, procedures, and risk management practices.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings.
• Ensure that the Recreation Sports facilities, equipment, and programs are meeting or exceeding the standards of the department’s quality by using and attending its offerings.
• Conduct player education/disciplinary meetings as needed.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Assist in the formation, review, and enforcement of all policies and procedures relating to intramurals, including annual revisions of all sport rules and regulations as well as the TAMUK campus and departmental policies.
• Engage in department-coordinated trainings with a focus on leadership, access, and community building.
• Manage, maintain and purchase necessary equipment needed for intramurals and Javelina Gaming Lounge in accordance with Texas A&M System and State of Texas compliance.
• Ensure compliance of university and state travel policies.

Special Projects

• Develop collaborative relationships with internal Recreation Services departments to provide special requested classes, training, and workshops.
• Lead or contribute to departmental or university initiatives or work groups as needed.

Communication and Departmental Engagement

• Work collaboratively with Rec Sports marketing team to create, manage, and implement any media and promotional needs.
• Participate in other departmental or divisional initiatives, programs, and committees as required.
• Participate in the development of ideas and suggestions for the Recreational Sports program and facility improvements.
• Ensure that the Recreation Sports facilities, equipment, and programs are meeting or exceeding the standards of the department’s quality by using and attending its offerings.
• Contribute as part of the Recreational Sports Leadership Team and provide recommendations and support at needed to the Director of Recreational Sports.
• Manage correspondences and communication in a professional manner.

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Anticipated start date is June 29.  Interested applicants must apply here.   Questions about this position can contact marcus.wirth@tamuk.edu

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Sports Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email and calendar management and database applications. Knowledge of recreation program management, Fusion, Fusion Play, Sub-It-Up, preferred.

Required Experience

One to three years of related experience.  Experience as a Graduate Assistantship

Required Licenses and Certifications   

CPR/AED/First Aid Certified by a reputable sanctioning body or acquire within 60 days

About Texas A&M University- Kingsville Recreational Sports

The oldest institute of higher education in south Texas, #JavelinaNation leads the region in offering nationally-recognized academic programs, pioneering more research and awarding more scholarships than any other college or university in the area. Texas A&M- Kingsville Recreational Sports strives to engage the TAMUK student body through offering a variety of diverse programming and facilities offerings such as a 30,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center, a 17-acre-sport complex comprised of multiple grass fields, softball fields, NCAA tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and a cricket pitch. The facility is staffed by students and fully lit for those evening hours and the Javelina Gaming Center featuring 10 gaming PCs, 4 43" TVs, 2 75" TVs, and a dedicated network.

Connections working at Texas A&M University- Kingsville Recreational Sports