Recreation Specialist - Intramural Sports Coordinator - HigherEdJobs

JOB DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Professional Academic Staff
Department/Unit: University Recreation
Title: Recreation Specialist - Intramural Sports Coordinator
Appointment Percentage: 83.3%, August 1 - May 31 (10 months)
Anticipated Start Date: 8/1/2013
Term: 10-month initial appointment, renewable

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• Minimum two years of experience developing and implementing intramural sports programs
• Minimum two years of experience supervising student employees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Recreation, Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• College and/or high school sports officiating experience
• Experience training, evaluating, and developing sports officials
• Instructor certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Intramural Sports Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of University Recreation in all aspects of the position responsibilities. Primary responsibilities include implementing, promoting, directing and supervising the daily operations of the Intramural Sports program as well as scheduling and supervising the University Recreation Office & Multi-Purpose Room. Additionally, this position serves as a member of the University Recreation Department and as such participates in all departmental functions.

80%: Intramural Sports

• Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive Intramural Sports program that includes team sports, weekend tournaments, individual/dual sports, and special events
• Supervise approximately 38 student employees (officials, supervisors, and a lead student manager)
• Coordinate training and evaluation programs for Intramural Sports officials
• Maintain a positive and inclusive environment, promote excellent sportsmanship, and conduct participant ejection/disciplinary hearings as necessary
• Assist in the management of the Intramural Sports budget
• Maintain all intramural-related pages of the University Recreation website
• Advise the Urec Student Leadership Board, an advisory, programming and recognition board made up of student leaders from all areas of University Recreation
• Plan and implement the Housing League, a collaborative program with Residence Life
• Identify teams and officials for participation in extramural tournaments, and facilitate participation opportunities for such events
• Continuously assess rules, policies and processes to improve overall program quality

20%: University Recreation Office & Multi-Purpose Room

• Manage the University Recreation Office, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), and racquetball courts
• Supervise approximately 12 student desk attendants and a lead student manager
• Maintain daily schedules in the MPR and ensure that the pre-determined facility prioritization blocks are adhered to (open/programmed recreation, athletic team practices, and physical education classes)
• Maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the facility
• Oversee all cash management processes for the University Recreation Office

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

University Recreation (Urec) provides the UW-Stout campus community with a variety of recreational and leadership opportunities in Aquatics, Facilities, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and Stout Adventures. Five professional staff members, two interns, and more than 125 student employees work together to make Urec "a place for lifelong learning and lifetime fitness". For more information about Urec programs and services, visit us online at www.uwstout.edu/urec/

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

A member of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Stout serves approximately 9,300 students in 20 graduate and 40 undergraduate programs. UW-Stout is a 2001 Baldrige Award Recipient, supporting a progressive, learning-centered, quality-based educational environment that is focused on continuous improvement. A leader in adopting new technology, UW-Stout is a digital campus and all faculty and staff are required to use available technology in their positions including course delivery. Increasingly, courses are offered via alternative delivery methods and time frames. Faculty members are responsible for teaching, advising, research and scholarly activity, and service.

The university is located in Menomonie, situated in western Wisconsin, 60 minutes east of Minneapolis-St. Paul on Interstate 94; located in the scenic Chippewa Valley Region with a population base of more than 200,000. Menomonie is a city of 16,000 surrounded by lakes, streams and woodlands. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about/community.cfm.

SPECIAL NOTES:

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout is committed to inclusive excellence and is actively seeking applications from individuals from diverse groups. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, employment will be contingent upon a criminal background check.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

Unless confidentiality is requested, names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:

http://www.uwstout.edu/hs/upload/2012-Updated-Final-Clery-Report.pdf

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Completed applications must be submitted by 3/24/2013.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

TO APPLY:

Your online application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. NOTE: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Please be sure you have included the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing your qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information for three current references

Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by visiting the site below:
https://helpdesk.wisc.edu/images/group61/21900/TAMFAQ_CandidateGateway.pdf

External applicants can also view the FAQs after accessing the online system by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper right corner.

If you have application questions call or e-mail:
Melissa Rappley
Phone: 715-232-2224
Email: rappleym@uwstout.edu

University of Wisconsin-Stout values diversity of people, ideas and experiences. University of Wisconsin-Stout is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175717840

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