Sport Club Programs Coordinator: Lead & Develop

NRPA Leadership Development Network; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a Program Coordinator for Sport Clubs to oversee 53+ teams within Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness. You will mentor students, provide leadership development, and ensure program integrity on the Tempe campus.

The role involves training, policy enforcement, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance student engagement and healthful outcomes. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field
• Experience supervising and training employees
• Ability to plan and prepare presentations/training to populations
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Experience cultivating a safe environment for student participants and staff

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Sport Club Program, supporting student organizations, club officers, coaches, and participants.
• Manage compliance of club registration, athlete eligibility, coach registration, and participant records.
• Coordinate facility reservations, practice schedules, competitions, tournaments, and special events.
• Administer club travel, purchasing, adidas orders, and equipment management.
• Supervise student employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll.
• Advise and develop the Sport Club executive boards, club officers, and new sport clubs through officer training, leadership development, and ongoing mentorship.
• Coordinate President's Meetings, club officer trainings, and Sport Club signature events.
• Assist with budget planning, purchasing, and fiscal management of the Sport Club Program.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support facility operations, event management, and student engagement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness.
• Attend scheduled meetings, orientations, and staff development workshops.
• Enforce program and facility policies correctly and consistently to ensure a high level of risk management is present in all programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times so that all who interact with SDFW programming feel as though they belong.
• Exhibit outstanding problem‑solving skills by addressing unexpected issues with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility, critical thinking, and independent problem‑solving in a dynamic environment.
• Position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability to support events and programs.

Skills

Experience supervising and training

Presentation/training skills

Prioritize and organize work

Safe environment

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field

Job description

Arizona State University seeks a Program Coordinator for Sport Clubs to oversee 53+ teams within Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness. You will mentor students, provide leadership development, and ensure program integrity on the Tempe campus.

The role involves training, policy enforcement, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance student engagement and healthful outcomes. Evening/weekend availability is required.