Team Sports Coordinator

Requisition Number: 48721
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 12-Jun-2023
Date Posted:

Job Summary


CU Boulder Recreation Services encourages applications for a Team Sports Coordinator! This role is responsible for leadership collaboration and support of the comprehensive Team Sports program, with a primary area of focus on Sport Clubs and limited support of Intramural Sports. The Team Sports Coordinator will provide leadership and planning, implementation of risk management strategies, fiscal oversight, development of policies and procedures, and the hiring, training and development of staff. This position also works with internal and external partners, and provides program oversight to ensure compliance and operational success. The person in this role must be able to manage ambiguous situations confidently while working independently with limited oversight.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are


CU Boulder Recreation Services is a welcoming, valued, campus resource that promotes healthy lifestyles through high-quality, accessible, facilities and experiences. This student-fee-funded unit features a student-led CUSG Recreation Board and a diverse team of professional experts to help meet evolving recreational needs and support student engagement and success. Recreation Services oversees the LEED Platinum main campus Student Rec Center, a building with over 300,000 square feet of recreation and fitness activity space, as well as a satellite recreation center at Williams Village, outdoor basketball courts, a challenge ropes course, and eight turf and grass fields around campus. Throughout these facilities, members of the CU community can engage with a variety of programs that include ice skating, indoor rock climbing, intramural and club sports, yoga, aquatics and so much more.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be


Administration

• Responsible for the harmonious development, management, and implementation of the Team Sports Program.
• Assist assigned clubs in the coordination of special events and tournaments.
• Work closely with Recreation events and facilities staff in coordinating all facets of club events and practices.
• Ensure assigned clubs complete all required tasks for successful club operation to include student eligibility, fundraising, travel, and special events.
• Handle Sport Club equipment and uniform inventories.
• Assist in the development and facilitation of officer training and growth sessions.
• Meet with club leadership and members regularly to discuss progress, challenges, and disciplinary matters.
• Supportive assessment and management of area challenges. Uses university procedural knowledge as well as area expertise to address and resolve pertinent issues primarily independently. Communicates resolutions clearly with appropriate parties.

Supervision/Oversight

• Directly supervise 40+ contract and volunteer coaches and have shift-related supervision responsibilities of student program supervisors and officials.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and ensuring pay for all student employees and club coaches.
• Offer continued oversight of employee status and address any arising issues.
• Work with Student Affairs Human Resources.

Fiscal Management

• Responsible for supporting the fiscal operations of 10+ assigned sport clubs with support from the Recreation Services' Sport Club Accountant and Student Affairs Business Services.
• Track budgets (income and expenditures) for assigned sport clubs.
• Assist clubs with fiscal responsibilities of travel expenses including lodging and transportation needs (i.e., airfare, charter buses, vehicle rentals).
• Work with clubs to collect receipts and reconcile post-travel expenses.
• Process reimbursements.
• Assist clubs with equipment purchases using a University Purchasing Card or arrangement of Purchase Order requests.

Risk Management/Compliance

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation of risk management protocols to ensure the safety of Team Sports' activities on behalf of the University.
• Support the execution of risk management strategies to ensure a safe, exciting student experience.
• Review and approve assigned Sport Club travel.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for use.
• Provide on-site event management and logistical assistance for Sport Club home matches, games, and tournaments.
• Ensure compliance in obtaining appropriate waivers.

Collaboration

• Work with both internal/external program areas and departments to ensure successful programming.
• Encourage an active and appropriate media presence to recruit, retain, and advise members, as well as promote club activities and accomplishments.
• Supervise the social media accounts/sites of sport club organizations.
• Collaborate with University Marketing & Communications to build, manage, and implement any media and promotional needs. This will include social media advertisements, social media posts and reports, webpage edits, promotional fliers, etc.
• Work with University Licensing & Branding to ensure club compliance with all brand standards.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings.
• Participate in the development of ideas and suggestions for the Recreation Services program and facility improvements.
• Ensure that the Recreation Center's facilities, equipment, and programs are meeting or exceeding the standards of the department quality by using and attending its offerings.
• Assist with additional initiatives, assignments, and special projects as needed.
• Engage in annual diversity and inclusion training.

Summer Event Management

• Hold summer event management responsibilities through Recreation Services Operations & Events.
• Meet and greet customers for special events, meetings, competitions, and summer camps.
• Provide excellent communication and dissemination of information to event patrons and leads.
• Supervise facility operations for assigned events.
• Manage set-up and tear-down of equipment used for special events.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal as well as external constituents to satisfy service expectations.

What You Should Know

• This position will have an afternoon and evening schedule including a weekend day during the school year.
• The normal working hours during the academic year are 11 AM - 7 PM, Sunday - Thursday.
• Hours will shift over the summer depending on the activities happening from week to week.

What We Can Offer

• The salary for this position is $53,000 annually.
• Onboarding assistance is available within Student Affairs division guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of experience in Recreational Sports programming, or a similar field.
• In lieu of a degree, an applicant may substitute an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Ability to obtain First Aid certification within three months of hire.

What You Will Need

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, people skills, and ability to work in teams.
• Demonstrated experience working in and encouraging a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or dedication to do so as a member of the CU community.
• Knowledge of standard processes in collegiate recreation.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within three months of employment.
• Ability to work well independently and in a staff environment.
• Able to handle ambiguous situations confidently while adhering to university policy.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, integrity, transparency and strong organizational/leadership skills.

Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by June 12, 2023 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.


To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Team-Sports-Coordinator/48721







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