Coordinator of Recreational Sports
University of Lynchburg

Job Details

Job Location: University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Staff

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Shift: Full time

Description

JOB PURPOSE:The Coordinator oversees the administration of Intramurals, Club Sports, Campus Recreation, Turner Gym and the Drysdale Fitness Center. This will include recreation, fitness, and social programs; hiring, training, evaluating and supervising the student and graduate student staff; as well as managing the daily functions of the two fitness centers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(Please describe)Advising

Coordinator will Hire, train and evaluate student employees for the Turner/Drysdale Fitness Centers, as well as co-advise with Director, Intramural officials and Supervisors. Supervise, train, and evaluate the Graduate Assistants for Intramurals & Club Sports.Provides support supervision for the Assistant Director of Campus Rec/ Outdoor Leadership Programs, as it relates to recreational sports and programs. Meeting regularly and providing advising, evaluation, and support. Meet bi weekly with the student IM Supervisors, Club Sport Presidents and Fitness Center Supervisor.

Management

Oversee and manage the operations of the Turner/Drysdale Fitness Centers, specifically the oversight, upkeep and maintenance requests, as well as inventory management and control.Provide leadership, budget management and strategic planning in the development and implementation of programs designed to provide for the Intramural, club sport, recreational and fitness needs of the campus community.Responsible for maintenance, storage and material check-out for Turner Gym and The Drysdale Fitness Room. Manages the budget for the Turner/Drysdale Fitness Center and Intramural/Campus Recreation, which includes payroll management for student employees.Responsible for marketing and promotion of all Intramural/Club Sport activities, special events, and other recreational opportunities, including the management of the L REC Campus website and other social media outlets.

Program and Education

Administration of a robust intramural program that covers 3 seasons (fall, winter and spring) and includes: contest scheduling; facility scheduling for all games; education on risk management guidelines, compliance with University policies and procedures, and assistance with fundraising efforts for the program and for teams.Train Intramural officials and supervisors on specific game rules and risk management issues.Attend Intramural Games as needed to oversee proper officiating and execution of gamesPlan and coordinate all major school Intramural/Club Sport events, such as Turkey Bowl, Disc Golf Tournament and all Club Sport Home Games.Develop a full schedule of gaming competitions, building programs, and other recreational programs.

Outreach

Coordinate with off-campus facilities times and rental agreements for Club Sports teams.Work alongside Admissions in player recruitment effort, both locally and internationally.Look for local business opportunities that could sponsor Club Sport teams

Assessment and Data

Maintain data on student participation in Intramurals/Club Sports and other campus recreation programs offered in Turner/Drysdale Fitness Centers. Serve as risk management liaison for Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and the Fitness Centers.

Collaboration

Working with the Assistant Director of Campus Rec/Outdoor Leadership, establish climbing wall hours and challenge course programs, along with student staff coverage for the campus community throughout the academic year. Serve on the Rivalry Week committee, working with Athletics and the Spirit Committee (SGA, SAB and other leadership groups) to coordinate the half-time activities/events during the "game of the week" and Midnight Madness.

Other Duties

Serve on University committees as interested, appropriate and/or requested.Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:The preferred candidate will have two (2) years previous experience in training sports officials, supervising and training student employees, facilities management and planning and implementing sports leagues/tournaments as well as other programming activities. Significant Graduate assistantship and/or internship experience working directly with Intramurals/campus recreation and/or student programming may be substituted on a case by case basis. Knowledge of student development theories and current practices is desired. Availability to work nights and weekends, when needed, in order to ensure a quality student experience is an expectation for the position. MINIMUM EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in student personnel administration, higher education, recreation, sports management or related field is required

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