The City University of New York

Student Athletics Program Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Athletics and Recreation aims to educate and develop individual student athletes and participants by providing opportunities to participate in competitive intercollegiate athletics or intramural/recreational sport programs.

The Department is committed to supporting student athletes in their attainment of a high level of achievement in academics as well as competitive athletic programs. The Department teaches the tenets of leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork through sports to a diverse community within and beyond Hostos Community College.

The Department is committed to upholding the principle and practice of institutional control in a manner consistent with the letter and spirit of the CUNYAC and Hostos Community College rules and regulations. The Department embraces the principles of sportsmanship, integrity, amateurism, compliance and diversity within the guidelines of NJCAA Athletics.

Hostos Community College seeks a Student Athletics Program Specialist. Reporting directly to the Athletic Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with management of coaching staff
• Assists with the submission of NJCAA eligibility roster for all student-athletes and monitor changes.
• Adheres to NJCAA, Region XV, CUNYAC and College rules and regulations.
• Provides workshops on eligibility requirements to coaches, student athletes and others.
• Coordinates daily recreational activities in the gym, weight room, aerobics room, pool and dance studio.
• Assists with the hiring, training of student workers and college assistants.
• Assists with recruitment and enrollment by working in collaboration with internal and external entities.
• Assists with interventions for at-risk student athletes by referring them to tutoring, and ensuring all their documents are complete for submission to the Student Life Office.
• Assists with oversight of all varsity sports.
• Acts as site supervisor and liaison for external rentals.
• Assist with oversight of aquatics program and oversight of pool.
• Serve as liaison for student-athletes through the college onboarding process.
• Oversee Intramurals program with activities.
• Assist with game day supervision including set up, staffing and breakdown for athletic events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division, I, II & III and NAIA requirements
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers one or more aspects of a College athletics program.

• Coordinates development and implementation of information and marketing materials, such as web sites
• Coordinates recreation and intramural programs in support of wellness activities
• Organizes, coordinates, and manages intramural and varsity sports events
• Compiles and reports on statistics for NCAA and CUNY requirements; compiles reports on programs and activities
• Coordinates scheduling of facilities and programs
• Assists management with planning and oversight of various athletics activities
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Athletics Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

61,931 - $79,598; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following: "Employment", Search Job Postings", and "All Postings". Click Job ID 30985 and select apply now.

Please submit resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 15, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30985

Location

Hostos Community College