Coordinator, Competitive Sports

About the role

The Office of Campus Recreation at The University of Tampa seeks a Coordinator of Competitive Sports. This position is essential and may be required to work during university closures.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the hiring, training, supervision, and development of (3) Student Coordinators of Competitive Sports, (4) Program Assistants, (25) Student Supervisors (Club and Intramural), (30) Intramural, Officials, Club Sport Officers, and a program with 20 clubs, 1,240+ club sport athletes and 3,500+ intramural participants.
• Aid in the management of Competitive Sport program finances.
• Facilitate the implementation and training of travel policies.
• Coordinate home games and practice schedules with club leaders, and primary schedule for facility utilization.
• Coordinate marketing, social media and publicity efforts for the Competitive Sports program.
• Conduct regular reviews, evaluations, surveys, assessments and reports of programs and facilities.
• Coordinate the administration of Intramural Sports leagues (12), tournaments (6), and (4) special events.
• Coordinate the training and development of 30 intramural officials.
• Attend trainings and fully engage in learning and utilizing university-wide technology, specifically Workday, and other department specific technology platforms.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for events and activities.
• Adjust schedules as needed based on program demands and budget constraints.
• Assist with payroll approval for accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Preference given to Exercise Science, Health Science, Recreation Management, Sport Management, Student Affairs, or related fields.
• Experience working or volunteering with club sports and intramural sports and knowledge of day-to-day components.
• Officiating experience at any of the following levels, High School, Recreational League and/or Intramural Sports.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with students, faculty and staff.
• Must be able to critically think and solve problems in an efficient and effective manner.
• Previous experience with technology such as IMLeagues, Fusion, Connect2Concepts, When2Work or similar programs.
• Experience managing student, part-time and/or full-time employees.
• Must have or attain (within 90 days of employment) a valid CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor Certification from the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Qualifications

Free tuition, generous paid leave, wellness initiatives, 100% employer-funded health reimbursement account, 100% employer-paid short & long term disability insurance, 100% employer-funded employee assistance program, discounted on-campus dining meal plans, free on-campus parking access to campus amenities, fitness center, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more!

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer - Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Flexibility to work and manage events during evenings, late nights and weekends.

Benefits

The University of Tampa offers great benefits including:

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking Access to Campus Amenities
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• and more!