ATHLETICS OFFICER – RECREATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai) seeks a proactive professional to implement and oversee athletics activities and services for varsity sports in line with the student experience strategy.

You will develop recreational sports programmes, coordinate leagues and events, and collaborate with clubs, federations, and external partners to strengthen RIT Dubai’s position in the sports community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a sports related field (e.g., Sports Management, Recreation Management, Physical Education).
• 3 years of prior relevant experience preferred in sports administration, recreation management, university athletics, or student engagement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience coordinating sports and recreational programmes.
• Student affairs or athletic industry experience.
• Event and sports management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational sports programmes that encourage broad student and staff participation.
• Plan and coordinate recreational leagues, tournaments, sports day initiatives, and active lifestyle activities throughout the academic year.
• Design inclusive recreational sport programmes that cater to students with varying abilities, interests, and backgrounds.
• Monitor and track programme participation and recommend improvements based on feedback and data; provide administrative guidance and operational support to RIT Dubai student sports clubs and ensure clubs comply with university policies, financial procedures, and university requirements.
• Develop partnerships with national sports federations, local clubs, community organizations, and external service providers to position RIT strategically within the sports community.
• Assist with managing Sport traffic, ensure appropriate athletic attire, facilities and equipment usage
• Coordinate recreational athletics activities and administrative requirements to ensure efficient delivery of athletics activities (social sports and intramurals) and services for the RIT community.

Skills

Communication

Event management

Programme coordination

Student engagement

Athletics operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a sports related field

Job description

To implement athletics activities and services focusing on varsity sports in line with the student experience strategy and ensure all athletics activities and events are delivered in a timely and efficient manner for RIT students.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational sports programmes that encourage broad student and staff participation.
• Plan and coordinate recreational leagues, tournaments, sports day initiatives, and active lifestyle activities throughout the academic year.
• Design inclusive recreational sport programmes that cater to students with varying abilities, interests, and backgrounds.
• Monitor and track programme participation and recommend improvements based on feedback and data. Provide administrative guidance and operational support to RIT Dubai student sports clubs and ensure clubs comply with university policies, financial procedures, and university requirements.
• Develop partnerships with national sports federations, local clubs, community organizations, and external service providers to position RIT strategically within the sports community.
• Assist with managing Sport traffic, ensure appropriate athletic attire, facilities and equipment usage
• Coordinate recreational athletics activities and administrative requirements to ensure efficient delivery of athletics activities (social sports and intramurals) and services for the RIT community.
• Responsible for monitoring equipment inventory, maintaining all equipment and ensuring equipment is always readily available for use
• Contribute to the development of the athletics calendar/timeline/schedule and monitor and communicate the athletics calendar to students to support the delivery of athletics requirements
• Support the development, planning and implementation of athletics activities and events for RIT students as per university requirements
• Liaise with students to schedule all athletics activities as per student and university requirements
• Manage the intramural, recreational and social sport programs
• Support the recording, maintenance and safeguarding of athletics related documentation and information as per RIT policies and procedures
• Address and respond to athletics related queries in a timely manner as per RIT policies and procedures
• Raise awareness of health and fitness issues and promote participation in athletics activities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSE requirements using RIT policies and procedures as appropriate
• Assist the RIT community with the safe use of training equipment
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned / needed in order to meet the requirements of the role and the goals of the Institute.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a sports related field. Example Sports Management, Recreation Management, Physical Education, Sports Administration, Leisure Management, or a related discipline.
• 3 years of prior relevant experience preferred in sports administration, recreation management, university athletics, or student engagement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience coordinating sports and recreational programmes.
• Student affairs or athletic industry experience
• Event and sports management experience