Minot State University

Position Description & Details

Coordinator Recreation Programs

Full Time, Benefited

Position #28629

Internal/External

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Recreation Programs assists with all aspects of the Minot State Wellness Center services. Responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, management, evaluation, and development of Wellness Center student staff; enforcement of departmental and university policies & standards; handling patron conflict resolution; and coordination of space for programs, user groups, and events. This position will plan, schedule, execute, and evaluate staff training each semester, as well as periodic student staff meetings. Maintains professional relationships with other departments on campus via meetings and committees.

Responsibilities

1. Develops, implements, and supervises a wide variety of quality indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities for students throughout the academic year.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises student workers who assist with intramural sports, climbing wall, bike share, outdoor recreation, and kids camps.
3. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Wellness Center and the Division of Student Affairs at Minot State University to provide quality recreational and developmental experiences for students
4. Develop, review, and enforce policies and procedures related to the climbing wall, intramural sports, bike share, and outdoor recreation
5. Oversee and monitor the following recreation programs: climbing wall, intramural sports, bike share, and outdoor recreation

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree required
2. Experience working in a campus recreation setting or similar environment is desirable
3. Ability to work some evenings and weekend hours
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills
5. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a diverse workplace
6. Have good customer service skills
7. Ability to collaborate and build relationships with students, faculty, and staff
8. Experience in leading, mentoring, and supervising staff
9. The ability to lead outdoor recreation experiences with students, faculty, and staff
10. Management or work experience in an indoor rock climbing facility
11. Experience working within a collegiate intramural program or similar setting

Compensation

Competitive. Comprehensive benefit package includes employer paid family coverage for health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition waiver benefits

Application Procedures

Applicants are required to complete a Minot State University application and upload a cover letter and resume.

Additional Information

Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Us

Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness and industry.

Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play that's made North Dakota's economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life. Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials:

Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related t the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

Veteran's Preference:

Veteran's claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy ad Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well at three years' worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.