Competitive Sports Coordinator

October 11, 2024

Montana State University


Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF – VA – 23104
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Spencer Sorensen
406-994-6313
[email protected]
Classification Title Recreation Coord II
Working Title Competitive Sports Coordinator
Brief Position Overview The Competitive Sports Coordinator assists with the supervises all aspects of the Intramural Sports and Club Sports programs within the department of Recreational Sports & Fitness. Under the guidance of the Associate Director, this position will be responsible for cultivating a successful competitive sports program by engaging in collaboration and teamwork, intentional communication strategies, critical thinking, evaluation & assessment, budget management and student development practices.
Position Number 4M0865
Department Recreational Sports & Fitness
Division Division of Student Success
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
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Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement Montana State University seeks a dynamic Competitive Sports Coordinator. This position reports within Recreational Sports and Fitness, which aligns with the Student Wellness area, within the Division of Student Success. This position will be a crucial part of managing the programs, processes and infrastructure within the new Student Wellness Center, 185,000 square foot facility that will be home to Recreational Sports & Fitness, Student Health Services, Health Advancement and Counseling & Psychological Services. The Competitive Sports Coordinator will report to the Associate Director Recreational Sports & Fitness.
The Competitive Sports Coordinator assists with the supervises all aspects of the Intramural Sports and Club Sports programs within the department of Recreational Sports & Fitness. Under the guidance of the Associate Director, this position will be responsible for cultivating a successful competitive sports program by engaging in collaboration and teamwork, intentional communication strategies, critical thinking, evaluation & assessment, budget management and student development practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Day-to-day oversight of a diverse and comprehensive Intramural Sports program. Includes scheduling, training student supervisors and officials, program planning and budgeting. Help evaluate and implement pay to play fee schedule
  • Day-to-day oversight of a Club Sports program of approximately 30 +/- teams. Teach and mentor Club Sport groups, coaches, and advisors to help the clubs be successful and sustainable. Monitor club rosters and participant eligibility. Help manage club sports budget, assist with team budget practices
  • Assist with oversight of Lambert Turf Field Complex includes event scheduling, field house custodial, maintenance, snow removal, and management of student support staff
  • Provide event management for home athletic competitions
  • Assist with all policy development and implementation, risk management, budget management, travel arrangements, and program related equipment purchasing and inventory
  • Intentional evaluation and assessment of programs to make informed decisions and demonstrate programmatic outcomes i.e. student retention rates, learning outcomes, population specific participation, customer service
  • Intentional collaboration with colleagues within RSF, Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) and various campus NS community partners
  • Manage and mentor Competitive Sports student staff and Graduate Assistants
  • Maintain knowledge of and implement current industry best practices
  • Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
  • Maintain a presence within the department and the Competitive Sports Program by attending program events and competitions in the evenings and weekends when necessary
  • Contribute to department wide strategic planning, student development, outreach and recruitment efforts
  • Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, Sport Science or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education
  • Experience working with/in recreation in a higher education setting

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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, or Sport Science
  • Successful management experience in planning, budgeting, hiring staff training, scheduling, and ordering equipment
  • Significant experience working and collaborating with University/Municipal/Private recreation organizations
  • Experience advising Club Sports
  • Experience officiating several sports at various levels
  • Current certification in CPR/AED or the ability to obtain the certifications within three months of hire (in-house training is available)

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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recreation and wellness setting.
    • Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities.
    • Have ability to respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes.
    • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrate initiative and work collaboratively in a team-oriented office environment.
    • Demonstrate the ability to foster student development opportunities.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of university constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, University Related and alumni.
    • Demonstrated ability to use computers for email, word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.
    • Ability to submit budget requests and budget forecasting for all units supervised.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of a search.
    Position End Date (if temporary)
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    Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on October 07, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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