Competitive Sports & Community Programs Coordinator
University of Illinois

Competitive Sports and Community Programs Coordinator

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Department of Campus Recreation

Job Summary
Responsible for the implementation, promotion, direction, and supervision of the Community (including summer camp) and Club Sports-focused programs as well as assisting with Intramurals Activities programs. Provide recreation opportunities that are responsive, inclusive, accessible, and fun as part of the offerings of University of Illinois Campus Recreation for both the campus and greater Champaign-Urbana community.
Community Programs (40%)
1. Develop, coordinate, manage, and evaluate Campus Recreation summer camp programs and other one-off similar
offerings throughout the year.
2. Hire, train, evaluate, promote student community programs staff tasked with organizing and managing all youth program
groups.
3. Schedule, plan, and implement community program reservations, equipment purchases/maintenance, and evaluation.
4. Assist in the maintenance of Community Program policies, pricing packages, and employee handbooks.
5. Manage program budget for staffing, marketing materials. outreach events, and equipment replacement plans.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of industry trends and present new initiatives each semester.
7. Evaluate program satisfaction and needs assessment annually and implement strategies for program retention and growth.
8. Support University of Illinois' commitment to child abuse prevention as a mandatory reporter.
9. Perform needs assessment annually, driving the direction of outreach and program growth.
10. Manage and approve part-time staff payroll and ensure staff meet department certification deadlines.

Intramurals (30%)
1. Provide comprehensive and inclusive recreation opportunities for the campus community.
2. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, discipline, evaluate, and develop intramural staff.
3. Collaborate with internal and external departments on campus to reach diverse student populations.
4. Responsible for administrative tasks such as student payroll, budget, and reservations
5. Ensure all staff participants follow risk management procedures.
6. Maintain and update all intramural policies & procedures, manuals, and trainings as needed.
7. Communicate regularly with the Assistant Director by providing updates on staff, budgets, purchases, and program
activities.
8. Assist Marketing with promotion of programs through interactive tabling, informational events, new student orientations,
and innovative advertising.
9. Implement program and event updates based on campus community interests and needs.
10. Promote student development by encouraging participation in conferences, tournaments, scholarships, internships, and
graduate assistantships.
11. Review and enforce participant suspensions in accordance with the intramural handbook.
12. Submit, compile, and track intramural and sport club data throughout school year.
13. Coordinate program outreach efforts and initiate new campus partnerships.
14. Ensure department risk management plan is implemented effectively.

Club Sports (20%)
1. Structure an adhesive and organized Club Sports program and work cooperatively with Campus Recreation and Student Engagement staff to assist with administration of over 40 club sport teams.
2. Enforce University and department club sports policies, including discipline and risk management to ensure proper
procedure is followed daily as it applies to club sports operations and functions.
3. Work with all Club Sports to ensure applicable University policies and procedures are being followed, including those of
University and Student Engagement office.
4. Develop leadership a curriculum for club sports officers and executive board trainings.
5. Work collaboratively with Campus Rec staff to schedule practices, special events and home competitions in addition to
addressing any maintenance needs and issues.
6. Collect and maintain information with regards to team rosters, eligibility, schedules, waivers, and outdoor facility usage.
7. Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate part-time employees to assist in the oversight of Club Sports.

Department (10%)
1. Work cooperatively with other Campus Recreation program areas when needed, including the development of
collaborative programming.
2. Participate as a member of the Campus Recreation professional staff in the development and implementation of policies
and procedures.
3. Compile information and data in conjunction with monthly, mid-year and yearly reports. Including, but not limited to,
Federal Work Study information and diverse student hires.
4. Secure, maintain, and inventory associated equipment and supplies in conjunction with the Campus Recreation Business
Office. Recommend necessary equipment and supply purchases as needed. Develop policies and procedures related to the
evaluation of unit facilities and equipment.
5. Develop replacement and preventative maintenance plans for all equipment and supplies.
6. Develop internal and external marketing and promotion efforts focused on Competitive Sports & Community Programs in
conjunction with the marketing department, implement these efforts which may include print information, website design,
social media outreach, and publicizing area achievements.
7. Review, in conjunction with the supervising Associate Director for Financial Operations, matters relating to fees.
supervision, budget, and fiscal and programmatic responsibilities.
8. Participate in the development of programs, departmental objectives, and long-range planning, by preforming
research, providing recommendations, and implementing plans as appropriate.
9. Review and make recommendations and updates on all written policies and procedures affecting Campus
Recreation.
10. Responsible for documenting facility usage information.
11. Serve on Division, Department, and/or University committees as assigned,
12. Design and implement special projects that support the overall mission of Campus Recreation.
13. Assist with night and weekend coverage as needed.

Additional Physical Demands
Working Conditions:

Position involves working evenings, weekends, and maintaining flexibility in schedule.
Position may involve lifting up to 50 pounds and to completing repetitive and/or prolonged physical tasks.

Environmental Demands:

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project review deadlines.

Travel Requirements
0%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year of education, training, and/or work experience in parks and recreation or collegiate recreation.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with youth day camp management.
• Intramural program administration experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Skill in communications.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project review deadlines.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Competitive Sports and Community Programs Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after March 2, 2025. The budgeted salary for this position is $54,000 to $58,656. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 5, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Please provide three (3) professional references with your application submission. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Gina Moton at moton@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027938
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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