Sports Programs Coordinator
Job Details
Sports Programs Coordinator
Job ID: 300174
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Campus Recreation and Intramurals
Job Summary
Lead and manage a comprehensive Intramural Sports program that offers over 32 intramural sports programs and serves over 5,000 participants annually, and a comprehensive Club Sports program that offers over 25 Club Sport programs and has over 300 Club Sport athletes.
Responsibilities
- Manage facilities. review and enforce policies and procedures, utilize risk management best practices, maintain industry standards related to program area
- Foster community and campus partnerships including academic groups in support of the Intramural Sports Program
- Assist with University, division, department and/or facility special events
- Mentor and advise over 60 student volunteer club sport officers
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise 120-150 student staff including graduate assistant(s), program assistant(s), supervisors, scorekeepers, and officials
- Develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate creation and marketing of team and individual activities, competition scheduling, registration procedures, event planning
- Represent department at state, regional, and/or national industry sporting events
- Purchase and maintain intramural sports equipment and inventory
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in recreation, management, or a related field
Required Experience
- One (1) or more years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Membership and active participant in NIRSA
- CPR/AED FA Instructor certified
- Active football, basketball, soccer, baseball, or softball official
Preferred Educational Qualifications
- Master's Degree
Preferred Experience
- Experience within a University setting
- Experience planning and hosting large scale events
- Experience working or coordinating with state, regional, or national sporting events and/or governing bodies
- Supervisory experience
Proposed Salary
$20.71 - $25.88 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
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