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Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Responsibilities
The Coordinator of Recreational Sports and Wellness plays a key role in the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of campus-wide recreational and wellness initiatives that foster student engagement, health, and holistic well-being. The position exercises independent judgment in program development, student supervision, and cross-departmental collaboration, and contributes to the operational and strategic goals of the department. The Coordinator will primarily oversee the intramural sports program with secondary responsibilities including coordinating club sport activities. The Coordinator will assist in supervision of other program areas in Recreational Sports and Wellness as needed and will supervise all student staff within the intramural sports program including First Aid and CPR certification training and record keeping for all student employees and sport club leaders.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required in sports management, health promotion, recreation, higher education, student affairs, or related field is required, along with one year of relevant experience, which can include internships or student leadership roles.
ASHI (or comparable certifying agency) CPR/FIrst-Aid Instructor certification is required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Additionally, candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Commitment to student development, inclusion, and wellness.
Evening and weekend hours required for events and facility coverage.
Some physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include setting up equipment or participating in programs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team, and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
Ability to recruit, hire, train, and develop intramural sports staff including student officials.
Ability to oversee marketing and programming in intramural sports program.
Ability to assist Sport Club programs in their goals.
Ability to travel on university business and must be insurable by the university's carrier.
Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
- Approved Driver's Check
Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
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