Campus Recreation Coordinator

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,894 - 63,814; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Program Coordinator for Intramural Sports in Lexington, KY. The individual will assist with intramural sports programming and manage student staff. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, along with sport officiating skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $39,894–$63,814 per year, with mostly weekday hours but some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Required Education: BA.
• Required Related Experience: 1 year.
• Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of intramural or university campus education experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all intramural sports programming.
• Supervise the intramural sports student staff.
• Facilitate trainings and program management.

Skills

Sport officiating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Program Coordinator supports the Assistant Director for Intramural Sports in the mission of Campus Recreation to provide unparalleled recreation programs, services, and facilities that support students in living active lives of meaning and purpose.

Responsibilities

• The position is under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Intramural Sports and will assist with all intramural sports programming.
• The intramural sports program provides recreational leagues, tournaments and events that respond to students' physical, social, and recreational interests and drive student engagement and belonging.
• The program offers supervision to the intramural sports student staff and will aid in the facilitation of trainings, scheduling, program management, and collaborations with other areas of Campus Recreation.

Qualifications

• Required Education: BA
• Required Related Experience: 1 yr
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Sport officiating experience
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
• Preferred Education/Experience: Prefer a Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of intramural or university campus education experience, or equivalent.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting at workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motions; prolonged screen time; lifting/carrying/pulling objects up to 50lbs.

Details

• Job Title: Campus Recreation Coordinator
• Working Title: Program Coordinator for Intramural Sports
• Requisition Number: RE51474
• Department Name: 1B310: Campus Recreation
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 43
• Salary Range: $39,894-63,814/year
• Type Of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Deadline To Apply: 09/10/2025
• Shift: 40 hours per week; Mostly Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some evenings and weekends

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