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Coordinator, Sports

University of Houston - Downtown in, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Department : Sports and Fitness

Salary : $43,001 - $45,000

Job Summary The Coordinator of Sports oversees all intramural and sport club programming within the facility. The Coordinator is a key part in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging recreational sports environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Duties

Creates, plans, schedules, promotes, conducts, and evaluates intramural sports leagues, tournaments, special events, sport club practices, and league competitions

Creates, plans, schedules, promotes, conducts, and evaluates intramural sports leagues, tournaments, special events, sport club practices, and league competitions

Assists in the development and facilitation of training sessions, including: All-staff training for student employees; Educational workshops

Recruits, hires, supervises, trains, and schedules sports program staff

Coordinates monthly, semi-annual, and annual training for sports staff, club coaches, and club officers

Oversees payroll, travel arrangements, and contract procedures for staff, contractors, and sports clubs

Assists with budget planning and procurement of equipment for sports events and programming

Maintains usage data for all sports programs and conducts semi-annual and annual program assessments

Engages daily with students, staff, and sport club officers to support program success

Coordinates and facilitates sports programming for new and returning students, staff, and faculty

Supports Sports and Fitness operations with program reservations, facility maintenance coordination, and risk management initiatives

Marginal Duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Seasonal Evenings and Weekend shifts are required

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports:

Part-time employees

Delegation of Work:

Occasionally assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance; scheduling work hours of other employees; on coaching and counseling; training; handling employee grievances and complaints; granting time off

Provides recommendations on promotions; salary increases; hiring new employees; discharging employees; and disciplinary actions

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License/Certification:

American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid certifications and instructor certifications, if not already certified, must obtain with 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Knowledge of best practices in Officials Training and development and oversight of sports leagues

Knowledge of the use of IM Leagues

Skills:

Candidates must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

Works in gymnasium or other physical training rooms 2 to 4 hours; sports field or courts 2 to 4 hours

Physical Demands:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements

Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

This job description may not encompass all duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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