VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION AND WELL-BEING
INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR
The VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Intramural Coordinator
is responsible for the administration and management of dynamic
intramural program areas that align with the mission of RecWell to
advance student success by empowering the VCU community to
prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play.
The Intramural Coordinator is part of the Sport Programs team and
reports to the Assistant Director for Sport Programs. The
Intramural Coordinator will provide creative direction to existing
programs to include flexible and innovative programming across
multiple levels, both recreational and competitive. The primary
responsibilities of this position encompass a wide variety of
project and program-based management, personnel management, budget
development and monitoring, facility operations, risk management,
policy and procedures development, and program assessment and
evaluation.
Responsibilities include:
Personnel Management
- Facilitate the hiring and ongoing training, supervision, and
mentorship to develop intramural staff into more effective,
healthful leaders and team members in all aspects of their
lives.
Create opportunities for intramural staff to engage in
applied/integrated student leadership opportunities that align with
VCU REAL.
Effectively prepare intramural staff to identify risks and make
critically sound decisions that uphold the department’s shared
values.
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for
students to increase levels of responsibility, develop new skills,
and advance as professionals.
Create employee training materials and operating manuals and
revise annually.
Effectively communicate department, Division, and University
mission, vision, values and goals to staff.
Ensure consistent and quality service standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all departmental and University
guidelines and procedures.
Regularly monitor staff time and verify payroll.
Program Management
- Lead the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of
inclusive, accessible, and welcoming intramural programs,
prioritizing both competitive and recreational opportunities that
minimize risk while focusing on fun and positive experiences for
participants.
- Participate in the development of department and program area
specific strategic plans, goals, and measurable outcomes to guide
and evaluate all intramural activities.
- Work with other RecWell staff to assess and report strategic
outcomes.
- Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders to develop a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to intramural programs
that addresses key recreation and well-being issues, such as
belonging and connectedness that provide multiple points of entry
for participation by prioritizing introductory programs and
services for new students.
- Work with key stakeholders to integrate intramural programs
into academic and other learning environments, potentially
instructing courses in partnership with academic departments.
- Work through the established channels to engage in dynamic and
purposeful marketing and promotion of intramural through the
collaborative development of digital, print, social, and other
media.
- Attend intramural and sport club events, conferences, and
professional networks to support team activities and develop
relationships with peers and other key partners.
- Work with others to develop innovative models that remove
barriers to student engagement while ensuring the long-term
sustainability of the intramural program.
Administrative
- Work with the team to effectively manage all intramural program
information, registration, schedules, and activity results and
standings through appropriate software systems.
- Provide responsible and ethical management of resources within
designated program area(s), including developing, managing, and
reconciling program budgets.
- Create, revise, and implement standard operating procedures for
intramural programs.
- Ensure compliance with departmental and program area risk
management plans that includes staff training, certification
requirements, program management, regular audits, emergency action
plans, and appropriate documentation.
- Collaborate with the Office of Student Conduct and Academic
Integrity and The Commons to address any intramural program
participant conduct issues as needed.
- Actively contribute to shared knowledge in this growing field
by participating in professional organizations.
- Participate in Division and University-wide events and
committees as needed.
- Assist with daily operations of the department as needed.
- Serve as part of the onsite/on-call team, providing regular
evening and weekend supervisory support for both the department and
Sport Programs.
- Assist with sport’s club administrative work as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum/Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Health and
Physical Education, Higher Education Administration, or related
field with at least two (2) years of experience in administering an
intramural program, or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience, preferably in a higher education
setting.
- Ability to work regular evening and weekend rotations during
the semester
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal
skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment
of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and
experiences, and a commitment to do so as a staff member at
VCU.
- Demonstrated experience in personnel management and ability to
motivate students.
- Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiate
recreation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Health and
Physical Education, Higher Education Administration, or related
field.
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
certification.
- Experience using FusionIM or IMLeagues.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000
Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Job Slotting: 35311N - Supervisor SS 1
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully On-site
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Delaydia
Frink
Contact Email: frinkd@vcu.edu
