Coordinator, Recreational Sports

Job Title

Coordinator, Recreational Sports

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Recreational Sports Facilities Coordinator, under general supervision, oversees the management and maintenance of the Recreational Sports Facilities: Fitness Center; Game Room; and Outdoor Recreation Spaces, which includes but is not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating personnel. Assist with various in service and risk management programs; conduct staff meetings; developing and administering schedules; recommend purchasing and inventory of equipment; and assisting with budget administration.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff.

• Serve as the liaison for the scheduling of the facility and custodial staff.

• Manages preventative maintenance and repair schedule of exercise equipment, spaces and outdoor areas.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Recreational Sports Facilities.

• Manage inventory of equipment and supplies, this includes purchasing for resupply.

• Gather data for comprehensive mid-year and end of the year participation reports.

• Assist with all departmental special events.

• Participate in professional development at state, regional, and national levels.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Assist in the development of long-term goals for the Department of Recreational Sports

• Assists with department, division and campus wide programs and initiatives such as ring ceremony, commencement, and orientation.

• Develop programming alternatives and additional sources of revenue production.

• Serves on divisional and university-wide committees.
   

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.

• One (1) year of experience in recreational sports or related field. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Currently has or is working towards receiving a Masters’ Degree in Recreational Administration, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Administration, or related field.  

• Experience with membership-based software like DSE or Fusion.  

• Experience working in a collegiate recreation setting.  

• Experience working with websites and software packages (IM Leagues, Campus Labs, WhentoWork).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective management skills.

• Ability to excel in a dynamic and challenging atmosphere.

Licensing / Certification / Professional Associations: First Aid and CPR/AED certified or able to obtain within 30 days of employment

Physical Requirements: Ability to exert heavy force and lift heavy objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.