Coordinator - Intramural Sports & Student Development

Centers•Huntington, WV

32d•Onsite

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. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients. The Coordinator - Intramural Sports & Student Development is responsible for the administration of the intramural sport program. The coordinator will collaborate with campus partners and department teammates to plan, schedule, and administer this program. In addition, the coordinator will play a key role in cultivating a comprehensive student employment experience grounded in leadership development, critical thinking, professionalism, and collaboration. This position works on-site at the Marshall Recreation Center client location. Located in the heart of Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University has evolved from its origins as a teacher training institution in 1837 into a nationally recognized public research university, proudly serving as a cornerstone of academic excellence in the Appalachian region.

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
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
Experience in student employee training, mentorship, or leadership development

Responsibilities

Develop, schedule, and register participants for intramural programs
Train officiating mechanics and game, conflict & risk management skills
Develop and communicate intramural sport rules and program participation policies & procedures
Supervise intramural 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, introduce departmental expectations, and promote a culture of professionalism and inclusion
Coordinate employee recognition programs; responsible for planning and executing the end of the year staff recognition
Advise the student employee advisory committee
Plan and coordinate student staff recruitment events, including job fairs, information sessions, and outreach campaigns, to attract a diverse and qualified pool of applicants
Oversee structured recognition programs that tie back to core values and performance benchmarks
Develop and facilitate team-building events and staff appreciation initiatives