The Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse University's integrated health and wellness center which incorporates Counseling, Health, Health Promotion and Recreation. The Intramural Sports Coordinator, within Recreation, reports to the Assistant Director for Intramural Sports and manages daily operations of the Intramural Sports program. This position will provide a diverse array of services that will attract participation from a broad spectrum of students and members of the university community.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in university recreation programs or a related facility.
- Minimum of 1 year's experience supervising student employees.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge in staff development, positive culture building, and mentoring of student employees.
- Skill in program development, leadership building, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work effectively within an ethnically and culturally diverse community.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of sports scheduling and program budgeting.
- Knowledge of sports rules, facility and equipment needs for intramural sports.
- Sports officiating experience.
Responsibilities
Program Operations
- Assist with supervising operations of the comprehensive intramural program, including team sports, individual sports, and special events.
- Interact with program participants.
- Provide onsite supervision for intramural activities, particularly major team sports (basketball, soccer, football, and volleyball).
- Enforce established policies and procedures relating to intramural participation.
- Resolve sporting behavior and disciplinary issues.
- Assist with implementing risk management and customer service plans.
- Coordinate Emergency Action Plans while on duty.
Student Staff Supervision
- Assist with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, developing, and evaluating 70 student employees working in the intramural program.
- Create, encourage, and support professional development opportunities for student staff, including training programs, professional association involvement, research, conferences, and individual mentoring.
- Create interactive quizzes and presentations to educate and train team leaders in their responsibilities.
Budget and Payroll
- Process payroll for the intramural program accurately and within established timelines and guidelines.
- Assist with management of the intramural budget in accordance with university and departmental policies.
- Research and purchase equipment and supplies.
- Accurately forecast, track, and record expenditures.
Scheduling and Registration
- Manage the IM Leagues web-based scheduling and participant registration program for intramural activities.
- Maintain accurate program information for the departmental website.
Assessment
- Assist with implementing and assessing policies and procedures.
- Assist with assessing programs and services by collecting data relating to program operations, participation numbers, and participant satisfaction and learning.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and move sports equipment
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.