Position Details
The Office of Campus Recreation at The University of Tampa has an opening for the position of
Coordinator of Competitive Sports. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of
the sports program. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports. As a member of the Office of Student Affairs, this position will uphold the values of data-informed practice, sense of belonging, overall well-being, professional staff development, retention and persistence, and Spartan Ready® culture. The work of this position will intentionally align with strategic focus areas to advance the mission and vision of Student Affairs, which results in student learning and support for students to grow as global citizens.
This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.
Responsibilities
1. Assist in the hiring, training, supervision, and development of (3) Student Coordinators
of Competitive Sports, (4) Program Assistants, (25) Student Supervisors (Club and Intramural), (30) Intramural, Officials, Club Sport Officers, and a program with 20 clubs, 1,240+ club sport athletes and
3,500+ intramural participants.
2. Engage and aid with the training and development of the Club Sports officers and participants through training and bi-weekly meetings. 3. Aids in the management of Competitive Sport program finances.
a. Assist with the financial requests of 20 club teams.
b. Assist with the allocating of funds for all club teams.
c. Assist with the purchasing requests of intramural sports and club teams.
4. Facilitates the development of club volunteers, coaches and advisors.
a. Supports with the implementation of updates to club sport policies and procedures
b. Supports with training and review of current travel and financial policies and procedures.
c. Coordinates the review and training of club documents using the Involve platform (rosters, travel requests, funding requests, absence request and home event requests).
5. Act as a risk manager for the Competitive Sports program.
a. Continually develop and maintain systems to ensure safe conditions, operating
procedures, and equipment for staff/participants.
b. Assist in establishing policies and procedures for facilities and programs,
along with training and assessing staff on risk management skills and protocol. 6. Facilitate the implementation and training of travel policies.
7. Manage and maintain inventory of all Competitive Sports apparel and equipment. 8. Coordinate home games and practice schedules with club leaders,
and primary schedule for facility utilization.
9. Coordinate marketing, social media and publicity efforts for the Competitive
Sports program.
10. Conduct regular reviews, evaluations, surveys, assessments and reports of programs and facilities.
11. Coordinate the administration of Intramural Sports leagues (12), tournaments (6), and (4) special events.
12. Coordinate the training and development of 30 intramural officials.
13. Attend trainings and fully engage in learning and utilizing university-wide
technology, specifically Workday, and other department specific technology platforms.
14. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
15. Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for events and activities. Adjust schedules as needed based on program demands and budget constraints. Assist with payroll approval for accuracy and timeliness.
Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Preference given to Exercise Science, Health Science, Recreation Management, Sport Management, Student Affairs, or related fields.
2. Experience working or volunteering with club sports and intramural sports and knowledge of day-to-day components. 3. Officiating experience at any of the following levels, High School, Recreational League and/or Intramural Sports. 4. Must be able to communicate clearly with students, faculty and staff. 5. Must be able to critically think and solve problems in an efficient and effective manner.
6. Previous experience with technology such as IMLeagues, Fusion, Connect2Concepts, When2Work or similar programs.
7. Experience managing student, part-time and/or full-time employees.
8. Must have or attain (within 90 days of employment) a valid CPR/AED and First Aid
Instructor Certification from the American Red Cross.
9. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software
programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
10. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
Required Attachments:
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment
box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• Access to Campus Amenities
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer - Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Flexibility to work and manage events during evenings, late nights and weekends.
Background Check Requirements:
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in relevant fields
- Experience in club and intramural sports management
- Experience in officiating at recreational or intramural levels
- Strong communication skills with students and faculty
- Problem solving and critical thinking abilities
- Familiarity with specific technology programs
- Experience managing student employees
- Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid within 90 days
- Ability to learn university software quickly
- Willingness to adapt to new technologies
What We Do
The University of Tampa is a private, residential university located in Tampa, Florida, that offers a wide range of academic programs and experiential learning opportunities.
