Sport Programs Coordinator

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• Provide
  leadership and supervision for the sports program designed to achieve the
  Campus Recreation vision and area goals; Program includes collegiate club
  sports, intramural sports and special events.
• Provide
  daily supervision of program offerings and facility spaces that achieve
  exceptional quality, stewardship, and accountability.
• Plan
  program offerings and design curriculum and activities intended to meet
  guidelines set by leadership staff on program mix, participation targets,
  and financial parameters.
• Collaborate
  with department staff to ensure facility spaces are maintained as needed
  to meet industry standards for programmatic use; this includes
  implementing routine inspections and audits.
• Assist
  with the annual budget submission. Provide financial supervision necessary
  to achieve budget targets, carrying out best practices in financial
  stewardship.
• Staff
  supervision including hiring, training, scheduling, feedback, evaluations,
  payroll, and disciplinary processes for ancillary, student, and volunteer
  staff. This includes club coaches and other volunteers. Indirect
  supervision of independent contractors. The development and engagement of
  student staff is an emphasis.
• Develop
  for review and approval any pertinent program area procedures, processes
  and training or operations manuals.
• Develop
  or update necessary emergency procedures, safety practices, and risk
  management processes in conjunction with administration and the department
  risk management committee.
• Ensure
  compliance with national governing body/association rules and regulations.
• Collaborate
  with the department judicial board and implement player disciplinary
  action.
• Oversee
  Dean's excuses and player eligibility.
• Oversee
  game operations for clubs and intramural competitions.
• Collaborate
  with department marketing staff to implement publicity strategies to
  maximize program participation. Conduct outreach efforts in order to
  increase awareness and visibility of the program.
• Ensure
  the highest possible level of customer service in order to provide exceptional
  experience in sports programs. Implement program assessment tools to
  assess market needs and interests, participant satisfaction, and overall
  program feedback. Report on results, including strategies for process
  improvement.
• Execute
  equipment and supply purchasing within budgetary parameters according to
  UA policies. Inventory and maintain all equipment and supplies to ensure quality,
  safety, and security.
• Provide
  ongoing, semester, and annual updates on pertinent measures of success,
  including participation, assessment data, financial status, and area
  happenings.
• Develop
  and maintain relationships with Campus Recreation, the University of
  Arizona, and Tucson community as necessary to achieve program success,
  collaborations, and partnerships.
• Develop
  and maintain positive relationships with current and potential
  participants and alumni in order to maximize program success.
• Ensure
  proficiency in Campus Recreation and University of Arizona policies,
  procedures, and processes.
• Engage
  in Campus Recreation, University of Arizona, and pertinent industry
  training and development opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

• Master's degree in recreation, sports management, sports marketing, higher education or a related field.
• Sports officiating experience.
• Two years of staff supervision experience, including the development of student staff.
• Demonstrated experience with program development, marketing, financial management, safety and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience of national governing bodies for collegiate club sports.
• Experience with collaborative programming and the ability to form positive relationships.