Student Development Specialist II - Intramural Sports Coordinator

Job Title

Student Development Specialist II - Intramural Sports Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dept Of Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

4,312.50 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who We Are

The mission of the Department of Recr e a tiona l Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

What We Want

The Intramural Sports Coordinator will assist in the management of a comprehensive intramural sports program. This is a student-oriented position that will have a considerable focus on student supervision and development. They will also lead or assist in the administration of approximately 30-40 sports and programs each semester. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with budgeting, inventory and purchasing, marketing, risk management and emergency procedures, assessment, facility management and maintenance, event management, and programming.

What You Need To Know

This position requires work beyond normal office hours and / or work on weekends.

Salary : Starting at $51,750 (Commensurate to selected hired candidate) .

Cover letter / Resume : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV / Resume section.

Responsibilities

Program Administration : Facilitates and coordinates all organizational and administrative duties for assigned sports and other events, including but not limited to team registration, league play and playoff schedules, securing appropriate equipment, interaction with facility operations and maintenance staff regarding reservations, playing schedules, game reschedules, awards, etc. Directly oversees assigned program activities. Assists with assessment and helps develop and implement rules policies for the intramural program. Assists in establishing goals of the intramural sports program. Communicates and coordinates marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts collaboratively with the marketing and communications area. Assist with inventory, purchasing, and budget oversight. Assists with developing and monitoring the risk management and emergency action plans for the program.

Student Supervision : Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates intramural student staff, including but not limited to officials, scorekeepers, site managers, official’s supervisors, office supervisors, and sport coordinators. Completes all required human resources processes and bi-weekly payroll as assigned. Maintains pertinent student employment records and certifications.

Participants and Customer Service : Interacts with program participants in a way that ensures outstanding customer service. Answers phone calls and responds to emails in a prompt manner. Greets and assists participants during regular office hours. Accepts participant feedback and adjusts programs and policies to best align with the goals of the participants. Attends games to assess program and provide opportunities for customer interaction. Works with student and other groups to organize and staff special events. Develop and work collaboratively with on and off-campus partners to provide programming that meets their needs; examples include but are not limited to Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Corps of Cadets, Residence Life, Faculty and Staff Programming, Unified Sports, Disability Services, and multiple student organizations.

Department Mission Duties : Serve on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assist in establishing long and short-term goals of the department. Attend local, state, and national workshops and conferences, host and present at various workshops. Maintain positive relationships within department, other university departments, community, and vendors. Assist other university staff members as requested. Interact with students, faculty, and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty.

No experience required with a master's degree.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

• Possess a current American Red Cross CPR / AED certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; recreation administration, sport management, higher education administration, or a comparable field.

Two or more years of experience working with intramural sports or recreation programs.

Two or more years of supervisory experience.

Demonstrated experience officiating and teaching officials for one or more sports.

Experience with relevant programming software such as Intramural Leagues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to supervise and evaluate employees.

Ability to supervise, train, and coordinate staff.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Ability to keep accurate and up to date records.

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and / or data entry applications.

Customer service oriented.

Skills in sports officiating, officials training, sports scheduling, event management, and familiarity with sports and staff scheduling software.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat

Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance

Some lifting / carrying of classroom / presentation materials; ability to lift, carry, load or unload up to 10lbs. of instructional materials

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, () prescription drug, dental, () vision, life and AD&D, () flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance () with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12- 15 days () of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave ()  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation ()   each month

Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas ()

Health and Wellness : Free exercise programs and release time ()

Professional Development : All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning ()  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance ()   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, () a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Salary : $51,750