Coordinator for Intramural Sports

Title:

Coordinator for

Intramural Sports Executive Area:

Student Affairs & Campus Life College/School/MBU:

Campus Life & Wellbeing Department:

Recreation & Wellbeing Work Location:

Amherst Schedule:

Full Time Work Arrangement:

Onsite Job Summary Under general direction of Assistant Director of Intramural Sports, the Coordinator for Intramural Sports position plans and supervises intramural sport activities; manages the design, implementation, and evaluation of new Intramural Sport Programs. Works with colleagues to manage a comprehensive collegiate recreation program and assists with the selection and delivery of recreation activities and student employment practices that contribute to student success and wellbeing. Essential Functions Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines, including intramural rule modifications; coordinates the development of policies and guidelines regarding recreation and wellbeing programs; and coordinates the development of learning outcomes for associated participants and student employees. Part of a team that recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates 100+ student staff members as injury care, intramural officials, intramural sport managers, and program assistants. Provides leadership for student staff by providing continuing education to enhance skills through trainings, in-service meetings, workshops, extramural tournaments, and conference attendance. Organizes the coordination, supervision, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of maintenance including preventative maintenance and repair for sport program equipment. Evaluates and recommends equipment for purchase, repair parts, materials, and supplies to meet program and facility needs. Acts as a risk manager for intramural sports; researches liability issues, and assists with implementation of updates to policies and procedures to maintain an appropriate standard of care and safety of sport programs, and related equipment. Assists in the development and administration of budget for assigned area. Participates in strategic planning and related RecWell goal setting and assessments. Regularly reports assessment and statistical data pertaining to operations, participation, and staff development. Other Functions Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements. Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success. Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with university policy. Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of collegiate recreation experience, OR Master's degree with one (1) year related experience. CPR Teaching Certification within six (6) months of employment. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills including, but not limited to, communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to recommend purchasing decisions based on independent research and judgement. Ability to plan and prepare presentations/trainings on officiating and Intramural Sport Program administrative principles to diverse populations. Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments. Ability to train and supervise student employees. Knowledge and ability to interpret industry standards related to safety of participants in an intramural sports setting as a risk manager. Preferred Qualifications Experience administering intramural or club sports at the collegiate level. Certified High School Sports Referee or higher. First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification. Working Conditions Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor athletic facilities and venues. May require travel to competitions, lifting and transporting equipment, prolonged standing, and walking during practices, games, and recruiting activities. Work Schedule and Work Arrangement 37.5 hour per week position; must be available to work evenings and weekends. Ability to travel to other Colleges/Universities to attend extramural events.

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PSSAP Grade 26 Click here to view the Professional Staff Hiring Ranges Special Instructions for Applicants Along with the completed application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.