Sports Programs & Youth Development Coordinator

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Continuous improvement

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Sports Program Coordinator for Campus Recreation in Lincoln, NE. The role supports comprehensive sport and youth programs and leads program development and administration.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, advising sport club officers and volunteers, managing intramural/extramural leagues, and supervising 150-200 student employees. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of professional experience developing and managing programs in a recreation setting.
• Proficiency with computer software necessary.
• Experience training and supervising college-age employees.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team and to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate to diverse campus and community groups.
• Current CPR /First Aid/ AED certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of employment.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and UNL Large Passenger Van Training or ability to obtain upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction, development, and administration of comprehensive sport and youth programs.
• Oversee compliance and serve as the secondary adviser for sport club officers, participants, coaches, and volunteers.
• Manage the administration of leagues and participants within Intramural and Extramural Sports.
• Supervise and provide development opportunities for 1-3 graduate assistants/interns and 150-200 student employees.
• Work collaboratively with Campus Recreation and University Risk Management to ensure safe and effective programming.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid/AED

Driver's license

Computer software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field

Master’s degree in recreation/physical education/sport management or related field

Tools

UNL Large Passenger Van Training

CPR/First Aid/AED training

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Sports Program Coordinator for Campus Recreation in Lincoln, NE. The role supports comprehensive sport and youth programs and leads program development and administration.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, advising sport club officers and volunteers, managing intramural/extramural leagues, and supervising 150-200 student employees. Evening/weekend availability is required.