Club Sports Coordinator

Full-time, on-site position in the Campus Recreation department at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

About the role

Provides administration and operational oversight for the university’s Club Sports program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports all aspects of the Club Sports Program by advising student leaders, facilitating club operations, managing program resources, and ensuring compliance with university, league, and risk management policies.
• Develops and implements leadership education, training, communications, and engagement initiatives that promote student development, organizational effectiveness, and program success.
• Oversees administrative and financial functions of Club Sports, including but not limited to budgets, travel, facility and equipment logistics, marketing, and policy enforcement.
• Coordinates and administers home Club Sports competitions, including but not limited to logistics, staffing, facility operations, equipment management, and participant needs.
• Serves as the primary on-site representative during competitions by supporting participants and stakeholders, addressing operational concerns, and responding to incidents in accordance with established risk management procedures.
• Leads assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts for Club Sports programs through data collection and analysis to inform decision-making and program development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Leadership, Recreation Management, Athletic Administration, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
• One to three years of professional experience in collegiate recreation, club sports, intramural sports, athletics, student affairs, event management, or a related field.
• Experience advising student organizations or working directly with college students in a leadership development capacity.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, competitions, or recreational sports activities.
• Experience with budget management, travel coordination, facility scheduling, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and enforce policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of risk management and safety procedures.
• Event planning and program management experience.
• Budgeting and financial oversight.
• Student leadership development.
• Conflict resolution and team supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Experience with collegiate recreation or club sports.

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.

Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Pay

Annual pay for this position is between $43,888.00 - $45,000.00 dependent on experience.

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. A background check and misconduct screening will be required for employment in this position. Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer. FLSA Status: Exempt.