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General Coordinator, Recreational Sports

Classification Information

Recreational Sports
Recreational Sports provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in physical activities to create healthy lifestyle habits. Positions are typically involved with open recreation, fitness, aquatics, intramural sports, sport clubs, venture out, and youth programs.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Coordinator for Recreational Sports is responsible for supporting and coordinating the operations of recreational programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles among students, faculty, and staff. This role involves managing various recreational sports offerings, including fitness, intramurals, aquatics, sport clubs, and youth programs. The General Coordinator is expected to maintain a high standard of service delivery, ensuring that all recreational activities are executed smoothly and that resources are efficiently allocated. They will also play a key role in assisting with the scheduling and organization of events and activities to maximize participation and engagement. In addition to their operational duties, The General Coordinator serves as a primary resource for ensuring that the recreational programs meet the diverse needs of the campus community. The role requires close collaboration with other staff members to plan, execute, and assess the effectiveness of programs. The General Coordinator will also provide guidance and oversight to part-time or student staff, helping them develop and refine their skills. This position is ideal for someone with experience in recreational sports administration, who can manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the university's recreational offerings.