Coordinator for Intramural Sports

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Coordinator for Intramural Sports to plan and supervise intramural activities. The role involves managing program design, implementation, and evaluation, contributing to a comprehensive recreation program, and supporting student success and wellbeing.

The incumbent will recruit and supervise 100+ student staff, lead trainings, oversee maintenance, and update risk management policies. A budget role and strategic planning support are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field required; Master’s degree with related experience preferred.
• CPR Teaching Certification within six months of employment.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and develop student staff.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk management for intramural activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise intramural activities; design, implement, and evaluate new programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate 100+ student staff.
• Provide leadership through trainings, workshops, and attendance at extramural events.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and make purchasing recommendations.
• Act as risk manager, updating safety policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist in budget development and administration; contribute to strategic planning.

Job description

Title: Coordinator for Intramural Sports

Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life

College/School/MBU: Campus Life & Wellbeing

Department: Recreation & Wellbeing

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Under general direction of Assistant Director of Intramural Sports, the Coordinator for Intramural Sports position plans and supervises intramural sport activities; manages the design, implementation, and evaluation of new Intramural Sport Programs. Works with colleagues to manage a comprehensive collegiate recreation program and assists with the selection and delivery of recreation activities and student employment practices that contribute to student success and wellbeing.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines, including intramural rule modifications; coordinates the development of policies and guidelines regarding recreation and wellbeing programs; and coordinates the development of learning outcomes for associated participants and student employees.
• Part of a team that recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates 100+ student staff members as injury care, intramural officials, intramural sport managers, and program assistants.
• Provides leadership for student staff by providing continuing education to enhance skills through trainings, in-service meetings, workshops, extramural tournaments, and conference attendance.
• Organizes the coordination, supervision, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of maintenance including preventative maintenance and repair for sport program equipment. Evaluates and recommends equipment for purchase, repair parts, materials, and supplies to meet program and facility needs.
• Acts as a risk manager for intramural sports; researches liability issues, and assists with implementation of updates to policies and procedures to maintain an appropriate standard of care and safety of sport programs, and related equipment.
• Assists in the development and administration of budget for assigned area.
• Participates in strategic planning and related RecWell goal setting and assessments. Regularly reports assessment and statistical data pertaining to operations, participation, and staff development.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with university policy.
• Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of recreation experience, OR Master’s degree with one (1) year related experience.
• CPR Teaching Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills including, but not limited to, communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to recommend purchasing decisions based on independent research and judgement.
• Ability to plan and prepare presentations/trainings on officiating and Intramural Sport Program administrative principles to diverse populations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to train and supervise student employees.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret industry standards related to safety of participants in an intramural sports setting as a risk manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering intramural or club sports at the collegiate level.
• Certified High School Sports Referee or higher.
• First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.

Additional Details

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor athletic facilities and venues. May require travel to competitions, lifting and transporting equipment, prolonged standing, and walking during practices, games, and recruiting activities.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

37.5 hour per week position; must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to travel to other Colleges/Universities to attend extramural events.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 26