The Coordinator of Club Sports supervises assigned aspects of the Club Sports program within the Recreational Sports department for the students, faculty, and staff of Indiana University, Bloomington. This position includes the supervision of 1-2 program assistants, 5 student-led committees with 30-40 volunteer student members, 50+ faculty/staff volunteer advisors and coaches, and over 200 student leaders from 39 club sports and counting. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Club Sports.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Oversee club sports practicing and competing at various locations on campus including Evan Williams Field (EWF), Bill Garrett Fieldhouse (BGF), Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC), Woodlawn Fields, and the Recreational Sports Field Complex (RSFC).
Oversee 40-48 clubs within the Club Sport Programs (over 2,000 students and community members).
Facilitate the proper processes for the accounts of the program, including allocating the $99,700 Club Sports operating budget to individual clubs.
Coordinate and monitor facility reservations for club sports competitions and practices (over 200 hours per week).
Handle all Club disciplinary incidents concerning Club Sports, Division, and University policies and related appeals.
Conduct and coordinate Club Sport Leadership Workshops.
Provide security and oversight of the on-campus equipment inventory for the Club Sports program. Follow university guidelines, including research, for new purchases.
Use assessment results to inform future program planning and recommend new programs and policies.
Recommend hiring, and train, supervise, mentor, discipline, and evaluate 1-2 program assistants.
Create training curriculum and provide oversight and guidance to over 200 student volunteer officers, 40+ faculty staff advisors, and 10+ coaches.
Maintain Club Sports Federation Manual with periodic reviews of University Counsel and Risk Management.
Monitor risk management policies for clubs including annual activation requirements (responsibility forms, travel requirements, officer trainings).
Collaborate effectively with Marketing, Information Technology, Facility Support, Business Affairs, Member Services, Programming, and Research areas within Recreational Sports to achieve priority goals.
Recognize club and individual student accomplishments throughout the year featured at the Student Recreational Sports Association (SRSA) Annual banquet.
Participate in annual development of program and unit goals and objectives; prepare semester and annual reports to document achievements, needs and recommendations that shape ongoing planning.
Assist with department-wide special events and provide night/weekend/break coverage as part of professional staff rotation.
Keep next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.
General Responsibilities
Evaluate recreation areas, equipment, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Direct the design, implementation, evaluation, and expansion of recreational programming.
Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and coordinate the work activities of employees.
Ensure compliance by implementing the established risk management plan, monitoring and training, and conducting inspections of facilities and equipment.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years related experience with structured recreational programming
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
CPR/AED within 180 days upon date of hire
Standard First Aid within 180 days upon date of hire
Preventing Disease Transmission/Universal Precautions within 180 days upon date of hire
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
Experience working with student employees, student organizations and event planning in a collegiate setting, as well as program evaluation and training development
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
Recreational Sports is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect by integrating diversity, equity and inclusion in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.
Recreational Sports is a critical part of supporting student well-being and is a primary entry point at Indiana University Bloomington for supporting students in their health and wellness. Recreational Sports' mission is to connect, inform, and inspire people to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. We serve over 36,000 students, fac...ulty, staff, and public participants annually. Our team consists of 46 appointed staff members, and over 800 part-time student staff members. Our organization fosters a team focused, collaborative work environment that emphasizes strong business practices, operational excellence, and participant development. Our organization is committed to a student development philosophy that encourages student involvement in decision-making and leadership.