Coordinator of Recreational Programs
Sul Ross State University

Instructions to applicants:

Internal Applicants Only.

Coordinator of Recreational Programs

Alpine

Recreational Sports

Position# 998931

12/20/2024

Yes

$36,568

Education:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Sports Administration, Physical Education or related field.

Experience:Required: Prior professional experience in campus wellness, intramurals supervision, and recreation programs or related fields, may include graduate level experience; minimum of one year experience in the administration of campus recreation programs, with an emphasis on programming, personnel management, risk management and budgeting.

Equipment/Skills:Required: Proficiency with First Aid and CPR; knowledge of intramural rules, regulations and scheduling, skill in official training and experience in promotion of individual and group programs; must be familiar with all sports equipment and sports programs; computer skills including basic word processing and spreadsheet analysis.

Certifications:Required: CPR and First Aid. Should have credentials needed to obtain the following certifications: National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA); Certified Recreational Sports Specialist (CRSS).

Education:
Preferred: Master's Degree in Recreation, Sports Administration, Physical Education or related field.

Experience:
Preferred: Experience at institutions of comparable size and facilities and programs in university/college environment.

Equipment/Skills:
Preferred: Prior experience with policy development and enforcement relative to building and event management; experience and/or familiarity with a comprehensive sports club program;

SummaryFunction: To coordinate all aspects of the wellness and recreational sports program. To serve as events coordinator for Graves-Pierce. DutiesEssential: Recruits, hires and supervises the lifeguards, recreational and wellness center student and professional staff members; responsible for overall supervision and control of the Fitness Center and Cheer-leading program; manages the operation of the pool, recreational, and wellness functions; keeps the wellness center and pool equipment operating with regular maintenance; coordinates and manages intramural program, including hiring and overseeing of referees; responsible for facility and event scheduling and management for Graves-Pierce; provides liaison with university and non-university processes; conducts program evaluation; administers the approved programmatic and personnel policies and procedures for all areas of the campus recreation program including the fitness center, cheer-leading, and sports clubs; publicizes all recreational sports, coordinates and updates the web pages, public relations, and marketing strategies; develops and administers the recreational sports events calendar; develops and administers special events; composes guidelines and rules for participation in the various sports programs of the department. These rules cover participation, sportsmanship, and risk management. Assists the Director of Recreational Programs in planning and vision for the Recreational Sports program; Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. SupervisionReceived: Reports to the Director of Recreational Programs.Given: All professional staff and student workers in Recreational Sports.
Working ConditionsUsual: Both indoor and outdoor duties in various locations; exempt from overtime provisions; position is Security Sensitive. Special: Additional hours during peak periods. Moderate physical duties. Flexible work schedule includes evening and weekend time commitments; may travel with student groups Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees as well as master's degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferable work.More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.