Coordinator, UREC Sports

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for the Coordinator of UREC Sports. This role oversees the Club and Intramural Sports programs, assists with initiatives, budget development, policy enforcement, facility reservations, and the hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluation of graduate assistants and student employees.

Regular attendance and the ability to foster collegial relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of related work experience (Graduate Assistant counts as one year).
• Supervisory experience of students or part-time staff.
• Current, valid American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and oversight of the Club and Intramural Sports programs.
• Assist with program initiatives including fall, spring and summer activities, budget, policy development and enforcement, facility reservation, and GA/student supervision and evaluation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Closing Date: 11/19/2026

Type of Position: Student Activities and Engagement

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: UREC Sports

Summary of Job Duties:

The Coordinator of UREC Sports assists with the administration and oversight of the Club and Intramural Sports programs at University Recreation. This position also assists with program initiatives and requirements including, but not limited to, fall, spring, and summer sport activities, budget, policy development and enforcement, facility reservation, and manage the hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating graduate assistant and student employees.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of work experience related to this position (Graduate Assistant Position considered one year of experience)
• Supervisory experience of students or part-time staff
• Current, valid American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, student affairs, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of work experience in collegiate club sports or intramural sports program administration. (Graduate Assistant Position considered one year of experience)
• Experience developing and implementing recreation programs that effectively meet the needs of students or other populations
• At least one year of experience in training and supervising multiple part-time staff, emphasis on intramural sports officials and supervisors
• Demonstrate proficiency in recreation software programs and applications across a variety of technologies
• Active involvement in campus recreation and/or higher education professional organizations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of collegiate recreation and club and intramural sports administration
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and supervisory skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

Qualification Equivalencies:

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $46,383 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Michael Pappan, Assistant Director of UREC Sports, [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible: Yes