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Coordinator for Intramural Sports

Work type: Staff Full Time

Department:Recreation & Wellbeing

Union:PSU

Categories: Student Affairs & Services

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Coordinator for Intramural Sports position plans and supervises intramural sport activities; manages the design, implementation, and evaluation of new Intramural Sport Programs. Works with colleagues to manage a comprehensive collegiate recreation program and assists with the selection and delivery of recreation activities and student employment practices that contribute to student success and wellbeing.

Essential Functions

+ Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines, including intramural rule modifications; coordinates the development of policies and guidelines regarding recreation and wellbeing programs; and coordinates the development of learning outcomes for associated participants and student employees.

+ Part of a team that recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates 100+ student staff members as injury care, intramural officials, intramural sport managers, and program assistants.

+ Provides leadership for student staff by providing continuing education to enhance skills through trainings, in-service meetings, workshops, extramural tournaments, and conference attendance.

+ Organizes the coordination, supervision, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of maintenance including preventative maintenance and repair for sport program equipment. Evaluates and recommends equipment for purchase, repair parts, materials, and supplies to meet program and facility needs.

+ Acts as a risk manager for intramural sports; researches liability issues, and assists with implementation of updates to policies and procedures to maintain an appropriate standard of care and safety of sport programs, and related equipment.

+ Assists in the development and administration of budget for assigned area.

+ Participates in strategic planning and related RecWell goal setting and assessments. Regularly reports assessment and statistical data pertaining to operations, participation, and staff development.

Other Functions

+ Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.

+ Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.

+ Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with university policy.

+ Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

+ Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of collegiate recreation experience, OR Master’s degree with one (1) year related experience.

+ CPR Teaching Certification within six (6) months of employment.

+ Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills including, but not limited to, communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Ability to recommend purchasing decisions based on independent research and judgement.

+ Ability to plan and prepare presentations/trainings on officiating and Intramural Sport Program administrative principles to diverse populations.

+ Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.

+ Ability to train and supervise student employees.

+ Knowledge and ability to interpret industry standards related to safety of participants in an intramural sports setting as a risk manager.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

+ Experience administering intramural or club sports at the collegiate level.

+ Certified High School Sports Referee or higher.

+ First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

+ Typical office and Recreation Center environment.

+ Ability to lift and move recreation equipment.

Work Schedule

+ 37.5 hour per week position; must be available to work evenings and weekends.

+ Ability to travel to other Colleges/Universities to attend extramural events.

Salary Information

Level 26

PSU Hiring Ranges (https://www.umass.edu/hr/documents/exempt-hiring-ranges)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Mar 4 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Jun 8 2025 Eastern Daylight Time