Coordinator - Competitive Sports & Student Development
About The Position
CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view). Job Summary The Coordinator - Competitive Sports & Student Development is responsible for the administration of the intramural sport and sport club programs. The coordinator will collaborate with campus partners and department teammates to plan, schedule, and administer these programs. In addition, the coordinator will give direction to ensure a department-wide student development experience. This position works on-site at the Jacksonville State University Recreation and Fitness Center client location. Located in the Appalachian foothills almost midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State has grown from very humble beginnings as a state teachers college in 1883 into the Alabama regional university with the highest percentage of accredited programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of work experience required
- Experience working in higher education, recreation, or sports
- Demonstrated experience in managing and organizing intramurals and/or clubs
- Leadership and supervisory abilities
- Ability to work as part of a professional team that collaborates effectively with colleagues
- Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
- Analytical skills to: identify problems, assess alternatives, render consistent, logical decisions
- Ability to write concise, logical reports
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles
- Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA certification (or willing to obtain)
Nice To Haves
- Officiating experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule, and register participants for intramural and club programs
- Train officiating mechanics and game, conflict & risk management skills
- Develop and communicate intramural sport rules and program participation policies & procedures; Develop and communicate club policies & procedures
- Supervise competitive sport contests and provide staff with on-site evaluations
- Manage and inventory intramural sport equipment and supplies
- Evaluate performance and program effectiveness; Ensure programs stay in line with all the current trends and rules
- Responsible for the operating, preparation, forecasting and monitoring of income and expense budgets as it relates to program area
- Prepare regular written communication such as monthly and annual reports, financial and participation reports and equipment inventory reports
- Hire, manage, train and supervise intramural officials, supervisors
- Responsible for approving timecards and preparing necessary documents/reports in preparation for payroll
- Lead the comprehensive employee orientation and in-service training program
- Coordinate employee recognition programs; responsible for planning and executing the end of the year staff recognition
- Manage the department's student employee appraisal process
- Advise the student employee advisory committee
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
