Coordinator of Intramurals and Recreation

Coordinator of Intramurals and Recreation

Company:
Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location:
Portales, 88130

Category:
Athletics - Recreation Services

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2026-00039

Department: Student Affairs

Opening Date:
03/17/2026

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, the Coordinator of Intramurals and Recreation provides leadership, vision, and oversight for a comprehensive intramurals and recreation program designed to promote student engagement, physical wellness, and inclusive recreation. The position manages daily operations, develops programs, supervises staff, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance student life.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage intramural leagues, tournaments, and special events
• Oversee facility scheduling, equipment inventory, and event logistics
• Implement safety and risk management protocols
• Recruit, train, hire, supervise, and evaluate student staff
• Manage program budget, purchasing, and resource allocation
• Track participation, facility usage, and incident reports
• Maintain equipment inventory, coordinate repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment
• Assist in developing and implementing a marketing plan to promote intramural and recreational sports to the University community and increase participation
• Partner with campus departments to promote wellness and engagement
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A strong commitment to the mission of ENMU.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing recreational or intramural programming.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex assignments while maintaining accurate records
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex assignments while maintaining accurate records.
• Demonstrated leadership and instructional ability, with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to define issues, collect and interpret data, and draw sound conclusions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to students, staff, management, and community groups.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and respond effectively to inquiries from students, university employees, and the public.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Work is performed both inside during normal work hours in a non-smoking facility and outside during the academic year as scheduled
• Evening and weekend hours will be required to cover scheduled events

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .