Coordinator, Campus Recreation

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The coordinator of campus recreation is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the intramural sports program. This position also directly supervises the intramural program’s student employees. In addition, this role oversees nightly operations of Evans Commons Campus Recreation Center and assists with other campus recreation tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• General risk management knowledge
• Demonstrated commitment to the holistic development of diverse student populations
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and external vendors
• General knowledge of campus recreation programs, including intramurals, fitness programs, and equipment
• Strong collaborative, creative, and customer service skills
• Ability to mediate and help others resolve conflicts
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to staff’s professional development
• Ability to articulate expectations, take initiative, and demonstrate leadership
• Strong work ethic
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of online intramural sports management and facility management software
• Basic social media skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Prior experience with fitness programs and equipment preferred
• Prior experience with intramural sports programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Evans Commons Recreation Center during evening hours; secures and locks entire building nightly
• Conveys any reported or witnessed crimes to the appropriate parties
• Oversees evening group exercise classes
• Maintains Evans Commons Recreation Center music and announcement service
• Oversees day-to-day working of intramural sports programs, including development, scheduling, and overall procedures
• Assigns tasks to student employees
• Assists with summer camps held in Evans Commons Recreation Center
• Assists in creating, implementing, and disseminating building rules and procedures
• Assists with various aspects of running the Campus Recreation department, including ongoing assessment and data management for all associated programs, activities, and individuals
• Assists in the training and supervision of student employees, including disciplinary and termination processes
• Assists in the managing of social media platforms for Campus Recreation
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Supports Lindenwood students by providing and maintaining a space that allows for student development outside of the classroom
• Communicates any issues in the building with the building director
• Helps solve disputes in Evans Commons Recreation Center and within intramural sports programs
• Assists with the development and execution of departmental plans, goals, and assessment

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1)
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level