Coordinator, Club Athletics - Recreation Services

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500340

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Recreation Services

Position Summary

Coordinator, Club Athletics Recreation Services Full-Time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains, and coordinates a comprehensive club athletics program, encompassing esports, recreational/social club sports, and competitive club sports
• Manages and coordinates evening, weekend, and special event esport and club sport activities and events to ensure quality experiences for all patrons
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate esport student staff and assist in the supervision of practicum, intern, and volunteer students
• Creates a comprehensive and diverse schedule of esport programming and oversees streaming and chat channels to engage participants and fans
• Coordinates practice times and schedules for competitive club athletics
• Advises and assists sport club coaches, activities, and budgets
• Oversight of the allocation and use of the club athletics budget
• Completes university processes to ensure timely reimbursements to students
• Advises and assists club leaders, to grow coaches from within each game or sport, and ensure seamless transition of new club leaders
• Ensures risk management and league compliance in all activities
• Oversight of club athletics and esport equipment
• Markets the programs to increase awareness and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, including coordinating a presence at university recruitment events and Show Me Days
• Evaluate and revise as needed policy and procedures for programs to streamline processes and assist students in order to increase participation
• Communicates with area high school esports clubs and coordinates esports workshops and esport summer camp programming to assist in the recruitment of future Redhawks
• Responsible for the operations of department internal summer day camp (Redhawk Kids Camp)
• Assist with summer camps and conferences, special events, challenge course management, and departmental duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Consideration will be given to Fall 2025 graduates (a bachelor's degree must be awarded by December 2025)
• Experience with club sport and/or esport participation and management
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated marketing and promotional skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as a team player
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 21, 2025. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled

To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You must submit the following for your application materials to be complete:

• Letter of interest addressing required qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date, if not submitted

Additional Information

Department Website: Recreation Services

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.