"Intramural and Recreation Specialist"

Job Description

• Plans and directs comprehensive recreation programs for students and employees.
• Hires, trains and supervises student employees, sports supervisors, program coordinators, sports officials and climbing wall instructors.
• Ensures the safety of participants through the maintenance of equipment, proper staff coverage and safe playing conditions at all intramural and recreational activities. Develops and monitors risk management procedures, protocols and training to minimize University exposure to legal liability.
• Reviews and analyzes new and current programming. Makes recommendations for additions and modifications to meet client needs.
• Makes purchase and budget recommendations regarding intramural and recreational programs.
• Supervises daily operations of indoor climbing wall including staffing, programming and risk management.
• Updates website and manages marketing and social media outreach.
• Creates relationships and establishes partnerships on and off campus to promote participation in University recreation programs. Seeks sponsorships from community partners to support University recreation.
• Assists Esports program with administration of camps and intramural sports events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution, or bachelor's degree conferred prior to start date.
• One year's relevant experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with conflict management.
• Experience with risk or liability management.
• Knowledge of sports rules.
• Experience officiating sports.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekend, holiday and on call rotation.

Posted: 24-Mar-26

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative, Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 5091

Job Ref: S1513P