Student Activities Associate

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Position Information

Posting Number: U - 00659 Position Title: Student Activities Associate Local Title: Coordinator of Intramurals & Recreation Job Category Professional/Management FLSA Classification: Exempt Obligation: Calendar Year If College Year, Please fill in period of no obligation: Position Type Term Appointment Start date: 12/01/2026 Appointment End date : Salary: $52,000-$55,000 Salary Grade: SL2 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time If Part-Time, fill in %: Benefits Summary

• UUP Full-time Employees Benefit Summary
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Department Information

Department: CAMPUS LIFE Division Student Affairs

Search Contact Information

Search Contact(s):

Ruth Policella

Search Contact Phone/Extension: 315-267-2013 Search Contact Email: policera@potsdam.edu Search Contact Fax:

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Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Coordinator of Intramurals & Recreation is responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of intramural, recreational, and wellness programs. This position promotes student belonging and community engagement by providing inclusive, safe, and enjoyable opportunities that support physical activity, leadership development, and overall well-being.

Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Develop, implement, supervise, and assess an intramural and recreation program designed to promote community along with student health and well-being to meet the diverse needs and interests of all students.

2. Recruit, train, and supervise student staff to coordinate activities.

3. Manage the college's recreational open skate and open swim programs.

4. Coordinate the club sports program including student leadership development, ensuring safety training requirements are met, and providing overall risk management.

5. In collaboration with Student Government, manage the Venture Outdoors shop and Boat House providing free student use of recreational equipment and coordinating camping, boating, hiking and other outdoor exploration trips.

6. Provide oversight for open recreational areas such as the fire pit, grass volleyball court, disc golf course, bike fix-it station, outdoor gym/recreation space, and additional areas.

7. Serve as a resource and liaison to student organizations and campus departments providing equipment and guidance for recreational/wellness-based programs.

8. Assist Campus Life in the coordination, development and implementation of a comprehensive student activities program including large-scale, campus-wide initiatives and late-night events as needed.

9. Serve as part of the Campus Life team to implement overall office functions and provide coverage to support large-scale events.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Event Management, or a related field.

2. One to two years of professional experience coordinating recreation, sports, fitness, and/or wellness-based programs.

3. Ability to supervise and motivate staff, volunteers, and participants.

4. Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain within a specified period after hire).

5. Ability to regularly work non-traditional hours including late nights and weekends.

6. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

7. Must have a valid New York State Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout recreational facilities for extended periods.

2. Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

3. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.

We are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

2. Three to five years of relevant professional experience including supervision of student level employees.

3. Knowledge of intramural sports administration, recreational programming, outdoors-based programming, and event management within a college/university environment.

4. Experience with budget management and risk assessment.

5. Demonstrated success in program development and assessment driving participant engagement.

6. Additional certifications in fitness instruction and/or outdoor recreation.

7. CPR/First Aid Trainer certification

We are, especially, seeking candidates who have engaged in professional development activities to enhance knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups and a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Supervisor: Ruth Policella Location:

Posting Detail Information

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes EEO Information

SUNY Potsdam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race including traits historically associated with race, color, national origin including ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic protected under applicable state or federal law.

All qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, or other applicable state and federal laws. We will consider requests for reasonable accommodation from qualified applicants with disabilities in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process, or, should they be selected to be interviewed, to facilitate their interview. Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources to discuss, in confidence, any request for reasonable accommodations.

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All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a list of names and contract information for three professional references. Priority consideration will be giving to applications received by 9/14/26.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
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