Spirit and Intramural Coordinator

The Coordinator will serve as the head cheer coach and primary administrator of the LSUS Spirit Program, including cheer and mascot operations, while also managing intramural leagues and recreational competitions that promote student wellness and engagement. This position will supervise student staff and a graduate assistant while fostering leadership development, risk management awareness, and positive student experiences.

This position reports jointly to the Director of Student Life and the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports and requires collaboration across Athletics, Media & Marketing, Student Life, and campus partners. Evening and weekend work is required to support games, events, and intramural activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
  LSUS values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates with relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply. A degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
• At least one year of relevant experience in collegiate recreation, spirit programs, student activities, athletics, or program coordination.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification within three months of hire.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate cheer coaching experience
• Experience managing intramural or recreation programs
• Experience with risk management and safety practices
• NIRSA or related professional involvement
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

Position Duties:

Spirit Program Management (40%)

• Serve as Head Cheer Coach and primary coordinator for the LSUS Spirit Team
• Manage all aspects of the Spirit Program, including recruitment, tryouts, training, and team development
• Coordinate mascot appearances and spirit representation at university events
• Coordinate game day spirit activities in collaboration with Athletics
• Develop practice and game day schedules
• Supervise Spirit Team members
• Develop student leadership opportunities within the Spirit Team
• Ensure risk management practices, including safety training and skill progression
• Coordinate community outreach appearances and recruitment events
• Collaborate with Athletics, Marketing, Admissions, and Campus Events to support university initiatives
• Maintain Spirit Program policies, handbooks, and eligibility standards

Intramural Sports Program Coordination (40%)

• Coordinate and administer LSUS intramural sports leagues and tournaments
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising intramural student employees, including officials and scorekeepers
• Oversee game operations and equipment setup
• Maintain equipment inventory related to intramural programming
• Assist with risk management procedures, including participant waivers and safety protocols
• Track participation data and program assessment metrics
• Assist with marketing and promotion of intramural programs
• Support wellness and recreational programming initiatives that enhance student engagement

Administrative and Collaborative Duties (20%)

• Maintain accurate program records and reports
• Collaborate with Recreational Sports staff on facility usage and scheduling
• Assist with assessment of Spirit and Intramural programs
• Collaborate with Student Life and Recreational Sports staff on shared initiatives
• Assist in planning campus-wide engagement events as needed
• Support divisional initiatives related to student engagement and retention
• Participate in departmental and divisional committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and campus partners.

Collaboration: Ability to work across departments to achieve shared goals.

Student Development: Ability to mentor and develop student leaders.

Program Management: Ability to plan and execute multiple programs simultaneously.

Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide student teams and staff.

Problem Solving: Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.

Service to LSUS Community: Commitment to providing positive experiences through meaningful engagement.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

LSUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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