Program Coordinator for Intramural Sports and Special Events, UNLV Campus Recreational Services, Student Affairs [R0150629]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

5d•$56,000 - $59,500

About The Position

Through the intentional use of student learning theory and student involvement, this position exists to provide and market recreational involvement opportunities in intramural sports, and special events. Working collaboratively and in conjunction with their supervisor, this position creates, markets, implements, and assesses all intramural and special event programs and services. Responsible for program development, budget management, student employment: supervise (1-2) graduate assistants, (10-20) program assistants, (20-30) sports officials, (5-15) intramural supervisors, budget management, strategic planning and assessment, and administrative functions. This position will contribute to student satisfaction with their collegiate experience by building a sense of campus community, fostering students’ awareness and appreciation for recreation, physical activity, and involvement focused on personal growth, development, and social interaction. Observe and resolve risk management and safety issues and provide 24/7 emergency on-call response as necessary. On call response within 30 minutes. Evening and weekend work required. Campus Recreational Services and UNLV Student Life are firmly committed to creating and maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. This reflects our commitment and journey to bringing multiple perspectives to our community; supporting our students, staff, and guests; and embracing new ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and one-year post-bachelor’s experience or 9 months graduate assistantship experience within recreational or collegiate athletic programming required.
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Sport Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
One year of post-bachelor’s experience, or nine (9) months of graduate assistantship experience, in recreational or collegiate athletic programming.
Ability to officiate a variety of intramural sports and provide rule interpretations, game management support, and on-field/court mentorship to new officials.
Experience training, supervising, and evaluating sports officials across multiple intramural sport offerings (e.g., basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball)
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within 60 days of employment.
All successful candidates will be able to assess student needs, value a high degree of student contact, interact effectively with a wide range of people, have excellent interpersonal skills, communicate well verbally and in writing, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

program development
budget management
student employment: supervise (1-2) graduate assistants, (10-20) program assistants, (20-30) sports officials, (5-15) intramural supervisors
strategic planning and assessment
administrative functions
Observe and resolve risk management and safety issues and provide 24/7 emergency on-call response as necessary