The Program Coordinator, Sport Programs shall maintain a role in overseeing student employees, coordinating sport leagues, and mentoring/advising select Club Sports. Candidate should strive to develop and progress the comprehensive Intramural Sports program and Club Sports program. The position will uphold the Department of Sports and Recreation mission, vision, and values throughout work and participation in programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance, oversight, and planning for Sport Programs; includes but is not limited to budget management (funding allocation, planning and reimbursement), travel oversight (registrations, vehicle rentals), participant adherence to policies and procedures, league and event scheduling, and participant disciplinary concerns.
• Provides guidance and sound interpretation of University, Department, and Sport Programs policies, procedures, operations, and training processes.
• Provides on-site risk management for Sport Programs’ events, including off-campus sites.
• Works closely with student volunteers providing mentoring, team development strategies, planning, and operation management.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and talent development for student staff members and volunteers.
• May supervise student assistants, graduate assistants, and interns and provides adequate training, assessment, and evaluation.
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel and services for marketing efforts, facility reservation and space allocations, and EAPs and risk management protocols including concussion management and return to play and Athletic Training event coverage.
• Serves as American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid instructor for department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to work late nights and weekends and travel between two campuses as needed.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and work with multiple interruptions, adapt effectively in situations of change to policies, procedures, work assignments, and culture.
• Ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations based on the data/feedback.
• Able to apply time management strategies to complete tasks and responsibilities by recognized and assigned deadlines, and thorough understanding of task prioritization.
• Develop professional contacts and resources to support work productivity.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and continuing education to support the department’s mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of software specific to position a plus including Fusion, IMLeagues, Lucid Travel, Anthology Engage, and Microsoft office suite

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field, preferably in Sports Management or a related field.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Current, valid American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience in related field.
• Previous experience working or participating in collegiate sport programs.

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