Coordinator, Competitive Sports, Camps, and Special Events

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

Intramural Sports:

• Provide administrative coverage for the Intramural Sports program;
• Responsible for the planning, organizing, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of Intramural Sport leagues;
• Hire, supervise, schedule, and train Intramural Sports officials, program assistants, and intramural sports supervisors;
• Coordinate marketing and promotion of the intramural sports program;
• Plan and facilitate trainings for intramural officials, program assistants, and competitive sports supervisors;
• Coordinate facility reservations with Mason Recreation and various departments on and off-campus;
• Evaluate and provide feedback to intramural officials, program assistants, and competitive sports supervisors;
• Approve timesheets for intramural sports staff;
• Resolve issues of player eligibility, unsportsmanlike conduct, protests, or appeals that may arise;
• Revise and maintain intramural sports participant and staff manuals;
• Revise and maintain intramural sports rules;
• Maintain an updated inventory of intramural sports equipment;
• Develop and maintain budgets for intramural staff and equipment;
• Collaborate with various campus offices, departments, and off-campus organizations;
• Assist with assessment and sport/event summaries;
• Maintain appropriate risk management practices.

Youth Camps:

• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of camp staff;
• Assist in the development and administration of camp policies, procedures, and programmatic details;
• Assist with registration, payment, and documentation of participants;
• Assist in the maintenance of camp documents and medical information;
• Ensure all risk management and emergency procedures are applied;
• Provide first responder care for emergencies;
• Assist in the scheduling of camp staff;
• Assist in the marketing and promotion of camps.

Club Sports:

• Assist with Leadership training and development of club sport officers and Executive Council members;
• Assist with purchasing for the club sports program as needed;
• Assist with policy review;
• Assist with risk management training and safety audits.

Special Events:

• Assist in the development and implementation of special events for competitive sports and Mason Recreation (i.e., Rockin w/REC, Student-Faculty Golf Tournament, RA Olympics, Welcome to Mason, RecSensation, I-Week, Greek Week, etc);
• Collaborate with various on-campus departments;
• Assist in the recruitment of sponsorships and donations.

Professional Development:

• Continue to develop professionally through membership and participation in applicable professional organizations and developmental workshops;
• Provide students and staff with opportunities for professional development through various organizations, workshops, clinics, and extramural activities;
• Coordinate with various on-campus departments to provide leadership workshops for students and staff;
• Serve on campus committees pertinent to competitive sports, camps, and special events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field; or a combination of education and experience;
• Significant experience in a university/college recreational sports setting;
• Extensive knowledge of recreational programming and related rules and policies;
• Ability to relate well to diverse individuals and demonstrate the ability to manage a large staff;
• Ability to train, supervise, and motivate student leaders for the competitive sports and camp programs;
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to a diverse club sports program;
• Ability to manage budgets;
• Ability to foster a positive work environment and encourage collaboration and teamwork;
• Commitment to making an active and meaningful contribution to the university's well-being initiative;
• Capable of lifting moderate loads and performing equipment set-ups for various recreational activities;
• Must possess or be capable of attaining American Red Cross AED, CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field; or a combination of education and experience;
• Sports officiating training and experience in one or more sports;
• Computer software experience in competitive sports scheduling;
• American Red Cross AED, CPR and First Aid instructor certification;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Business.