Program Manager, Intramural Sports and Camps

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

About the Department

Teamwork. Innovation. Excellence. Integrity. Fun. The team at Campus Recreation provides facilities, programming and recreational activities to inspire UC and the surrounding community to reach and maintain their fitness and wellness goals. 

Job Overview

In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports & Camps, the Program Manager has primary oversight for the management and facilitation of the Intramural Sports and REC Kids Camp programs, student staff hiring, training, payroll, and development, schedule development, program safety and risk management, program marketing and social media. Secondary oversight includes special event development and delivery and oversight of equipment and expenditure budgets. The Program Manager is responsible for officials development and training and the development and management of the camp counselor staff for summer, spring and winter break camps. The Program Manager may need to assist in game management on an intermittent basis as needed. A vital component of this position is a demonstrated ability to work autonomously with initiative, critical and creative thinking, as well as a strong commitment to student development, collaboration, and customer service. Additionally, this position has significant financial, administrative and personnel responsibilities and will serve on departmental committees and work teams.   

This position does include the ability for a hybrid work schedule with up to a 20% work from home option.

Essential Functions

• Manage, design, develop, modify and present programs. Perform program needs assessment and make recommendations.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget, prepare contracts, approve and monitor expenditures, prepare budget requests and financial reports. 
• Act as a liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations. 
• May prepare and edit reports and/or newsletter and develop publication materials.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. 

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in intramural sports and/or youth programming/operations/management or related area
• Must include at least one (1) year of staff supervision
• Experience training, developing and evaluating sports officials and/or youth programming staff
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours, including outdoors

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Previous experience managing and facilitating intramural sports leagues and/or camp programming
• Knowledge of sport rules and experience officiating several sports including flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and softball
• Proven experience with student staff development and customer service
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, assess alternatives and render consistent and logical decisions

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, current resume, and three references.  Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $40,000-$50,000 dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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