Coordinator, Competitive Sports

Posting Number 20112921 Position Title Coordinator, Competitive Sports FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Recreational Sports

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Competitive Sports Coordinator will lead student staff within the intramural sports and club sports department areas. This role requires comprehensive leadership skills, risk management and facility management, strategic planning and fostering collaborative relationships on campus and in the community.

What You'll Do

• Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration and consistent programming of the intramural sport program.

• Responsible for the supervision of club sport teams, including leadership

development of club officers, assisting with roster management, travel paperwork,

etc.

• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises student staff within the intramural and club

sport programs.

• Creates consistent educational material for intramural referee staff.

• Manages intramural sports equipment inventory and budget.

• Collaborates with other departments on campus to boost program participation.

• Creates opportunity for intramural staff to participate in regional NIRSA tournaments

for professional development.

• Assists with additional programming within the Recreation department.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings. Able to spot during weightlifting and strength training.

Job Conditions:

• Physically challenging at times. Large indoor facility with some outdoor activities during all seasons. Facility can be loud with many activities occurring simultaneously.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance

• Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or related field.

• Two years' experience at a college or university in recreation department with intramural sport programming

• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising student staff within an intramural department.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Kinesiology or related field.

• Officiating experience on the NIRSA extramural level or high school level.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $37,330-$48,529 Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 06/18/2024 Close Date 09/18/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions