Coordinator, UREC Sports

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of UREC Sports assists with the administration and oversight of the University Recreation Club and Intramural Sports programs. The role also supports program initiatives and requirements, including fall, spring, and summer sport activities; budgeting; policy development and enforcement; facility reservations; and the hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of graduate assistants and student employees.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty. The position also requires creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least one year of work experience related to the position; a graduate assistant position is considered one year of experience.
• Supervisory experience with students or part-time staff.
• Current, valid American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 45 days of hire.
• Knowledge of collegiate recreation and club and intramural sports administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, student affairs, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least two years of work experience in collegiate club sports or intramural sports program administration; a graduate assistant position is considered one year of experience.
• Experience developing and implementing recreation programs that effectively meet the needs of students or other populations.
• At least one year of experience training and supervising multiple part-time staff, with an emphasis on intramural sports officials and supervisors.
• Proficiency in recreation software programs and applications across a variety of technologies.
• Active involvement in campus recreation and/or higher education professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and oversight of Club and Intramural Sports programs at University Recreation.
• Assist with fall, spring, and summer sport activities and other program initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, policy development and enforcement, and facility reservations.
• Manage the hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of graduate assistant and student employees.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance with university contributions.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
• Workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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