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Job Posting Title:

Coordinator of Intramural Sports and Camps

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - URec - PO - Sport Camp Programs (Steven Peter Knecht (00083258))

Work Location:

0102 Student Recreation Complex

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

COORDINATOR FOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND CAMPS

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Sport and Camp Programs, the Coordinator for Intramural Sports and Camps is responsible for training of sport programs officials and general management of all intramural activities. The coordinator is involved in managing operations of Tiger’s Den which include camper registration, inventory, and other operational matters.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Manage day-to-day operations for intramural sports
• Supervise and train sport programs officials and sport facility attendants.
• Provide front-line support and advocacy to all participants within intramural sports.
• Serve as a liaison between students and UREC administration, including recommendations for new intramural sports.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Optimize Sport Programs Officials trainings

Intramural Sports provide an environment in which students learn and develop skills important to them as leaders in and out of the collegiate recreation environment. The Coordinator will build on existing trainings, to determine and implement intentional strategies based on industry standards. As a result, they will better empower sport programs officials to successfully complete their responsibilities and develop their leadership skills.

Advance Tiger’s Den Curriculum

The Coordinator will have a direct role in the day-to-day management of the camp program. High quality and well-developed camp curriculum are what makes a difference in any camp experience, even more so when working with children. Through research and continued development, the Coordinator will build on current curriculum to create educational and fun experiences that have a positive impact on participants

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Understanding of importance to effectively maintain professional relationships with students
• Demonstrate effective approaches to working with students of different age groups (i.e., collegiate students vs youth camp students)
• Ability to create trainings that educate students on the rules and procedures of intramural sports and facilitate leadership skill development (i.e., critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork)
• Desire to be an advocate for the student experience while also supporting institutional and divisional priorities and initiatives
• Committed to high quality outputs and while doing so maintains attention to detail
• Able to anticipate the needs of others and understands how to ground decisions in LSU and collegiate recreation standards
• Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment where responsibilities are consistent, but the challenges faced are ever-changing
• Experience in recruiting, hiring and training student staff, with a particular commitment to training staff to provide excellent customer service.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Student Support (40%)

Advise students individually on intramural sports needs, providing front-line advocacy and support. Conveys department initiatives, values, and goals to students through interactions at programs, services, events, and experiences. Serves as the liaison between intramural participants and leadership in UREC. Responsible for recruitment, direct supervision, training, and development of sport programs officials.

Administrative Support (25%)

Responsible for day-to-day administrative management of operations for intramural sports and Tiger’s Den camps. Creates connections with LSU partners to collaboratively achieve program goals. Assist with oversight of camp registration process and development of camp curriculum. Provide feedback regarding programs and experiences by utilizing UREC. Contributes to the work environment by developing and maintaining positive relationships that support a culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Program Support (20%)

Coordinates logistics and is responsible for intramural sports and camp related programs and services within University Recreation. Oversees expenditures for one or more events, experiences, or services within intramural sports and camps.

Quality Control (10%)

Ensures every aspect of intramural sports and operations of camps outputs including administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design exudes a high degree of quality. Oversees program assessment efforts and makes recommendations for improvements. Embraces and executes a commitment to improve the level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Sport and Camp Programs. This includes but is not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Sport Management, Parks and Recreation, Kinesiology, Higher Education, Business, Public Administration.
• 3 years professional work experience with Intramurals and 2 years of working experience in youth programs as well as experience in the development and execution of developmentally appropriate youth curriculum.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and First Aid
• CPR and First Aid Instructor

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours. We support, when appropriate, the ability to have a flexible work schedule. Ability to lift to 50 lbs. overhead. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04. This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04. This position has access to/directly handles cash. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04. As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students, or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Steven Knecht at 225-578-4110 or sknecht@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

June 13, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 11, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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