Coordinator, Intramural and Youth Programs
Posting Number: SP004898P
Division/College: Student Affairs
Department: Recreation and Wellbeing
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Recreation and Wellbeing enriches the University of Idaho learning experience by fostering connection and a lifelong appreciation for recreation, health and wellness through premier programs, services, facilities, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives. Our programs include Fitness, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Program, Sport Clubs, Vandal Spirit Squad and Vandal Health Education.
Position Overview:
The Coordinator of Intramurals and Youth Programs manages the day-to-day implementation of student focused competitive and recreational sports programming opportunities along with a comprehensive summer youth camps program for the department of Recreation and Wellbeing. This position oversees the administrative functions and management of policies, programs and services that impact and enhance student life, department goals and learning outcomes. They provide leadership by recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating student Intramural Program Assistants, Officials, and Youth Camp Counselors. They assist with equipment purchases, development of policies and procedures related to risk management and onsite supervision of Intramurals and Youth Camps. This position will assist with scheduling and sustainability of outdoor facilities, fields, and equipment by supporting set standards of safety and guiding preventative maintenance programs. This position will collaborate and create partnerships on and off campus to enhance student recreational needs and support student development through strategic planning and assessment.
Required Experience:
- Experience within recreation and sport programs or the recreation program development field
- Supervising, training, hiring, and evaluating sport officials and recreational programming staff
- Officiating sports
- Evaluating and assessing program methods
- Developing, recommending, and evaluating program and operation procedures and recommending change
- Proficiency with recreational program management software
- Performing work independently to create programs and services
- Using computer software and applications for word processing and database management
- Planning, developing, and producing events and special projects
- Providing programs and improvement recommendations
Required Education:
- Bachelors Degree in recreation administration, sport management, exercise science, higher education, physical education or business
Required Other:
- Ability to travel, work weekends, after regular business hours and holidays
- Ability to achieve First Aid and CPR instructor status with American Heart Association within 6 months of hire
Additional Preferred:
- Masters degree in recreation administration, sport management, exercise science, higher education, physical education or business
- Member of NIRSA or relevant professional organizations
- Experience administrating, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services with an ongoing focus on industry current evidence-based intramural programming
- Experience developing and running youth programs like day-long and summer-long educational camps or activities
- Experience in student development through fundamental principles, theories and models
- Demonstrated success developing and managing budgets
- Experience with adaptive or therapeutic recreation programming to ensure effective delivery of sport programs and services
- Demonstrated experience administering risk management practices for youth and/or recreation programs
- Demonstrated success in development and implementation of youth and/or recreational programs
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing approximately 50 pounds
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $23.00 per hour or higher depending on experience and education
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered your "Letter of Qualification" must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.
For 1st consideration, please apply by June 30, 2025
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48438
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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