Sport Club Coordinator - RecSports - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the RecSports Department, this person will advise approximately 46 registered student organization sport clubs. This position provides guidance to clubs and helps them manage practices, budgets, and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1 year experience working with students and student groups in a university campus recreation program or 3 years working in a related recreational sports field (i.e., Parks & Rec, etc.)
Ability to work with diverse constituencies, prioritize multiple work responsibilities in time-sensitive situations, work with limited supervision, supervise, and delegate work to student staff, exercise good judgment, handle different situations with confidence and leadership, and be flexible
Knowledge of supervising and programming recreation facilities
Ability to use PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft office suite
Strong skills in verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal relationships.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
2 years professional experience working with students and student groups in a university campus recreation program
Experience supervising graduate assistants and student employees
Presentation and team building facilitation experience
Experience with communication media
Membership and participation in the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA).
Skill in student organization advising, budgeting, program evaluation, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of club trips, including management and oversight of sport club budgets and the Sport Club point system for budget allocation.
Recruit/hire/train/oversee student employees.
Oversee membership requirements and compliance with university/department risk management protocols.
Maintain membership data, payroll, injury, incident, and inventory records.
Assess functions of the program and its impact on student learning and the collegiate experience.
Advise members/officers/volunteers regarding club activity, organization, development, and university requirements.
Offer officer training/education program.
Oversee and assist in the supervision of Sutherland Field Complex events.
Plan and facilitate monthly officer meetings and communicate club information to departmental personnel.
Responsible for three of the department's leased vans.