ATHLETICS OFFICER RECREATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai); Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai) invites an Athletics Coordinator to lead varsity and recreational sports initiatives for students and staff. You will develop programs, coordinate leagues, and ensure inclusive activities aligned with the student experience strategy.

Responsibilities include managing equipment, liaising with clubs and external partners, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with university policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports-related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in sports administration or university athletics preferred.
• Sports coaching qualification is required or preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience coordinating sports and recreational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational sports programmes across campus.
• Plan leagues, tournaments, and active lifestyle activities.
• Design inclusive programmes for varied abilities and backgrounds.
• Monitor participation and use data to improve services.
• Support sports clubs with admin compliance and policies.
• Build partnerships with national federations and local clubs.
• Manage equipment, facilities, and uniforms for athletics activities.
• Coordinate athletics calendar and communicate it to students.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE and university procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Coaching qualifications

Event and sports management

Experience coordinating sports

Student affairs experience

Sports coaching qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports-related field

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

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.
• Sports coaching qualification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience coordinating sports and recreational programmes.
• Student affairs or athletic industry experience
• Coaching qualifications
• Event and sports management experience

Requirements: