Department Coordinator II (Sports Program Assistant) - Part-Time

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108864

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Department Coordinator supports and assists Campus Recreation & Wellness full-time staff to facilitate its various functions including fitness programming, wellness initiatives, competitive sports, outdoor recreation programming, membership and marketing efforts, and facility maintenance.

An incumbent filling a Department Coordinator position may be assigned a primary area of specialization based on departmental needs and individual skill and knowledge. The areas of specialization include fitness and wellness, facilities, competitive sports, and membership and marketing. While serving as an area support lead, the Department Coordinator is responsible for collaborating and providing support across functional areas to help ensure a high standard of service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Appointment of this position is a fixed one-year term, eligible for annual renewal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and supervise facilities and programming as assigned

• Assist with regular maintenance and cleaning of fitness equipment

• Assists with hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student staff

• Communicates safety/security protocols, facility policies and procedures, and departmental updates to student staff, members, and guests

• Assists to coordinate departmental special events

• Responds to emergency situations urgently and professionally (i.e., injuries, inclement weather, etc.)

• Consistently provides excellent customer service to members, guests, and fellow staff

• Facilitates sales transactions and utilizes departmental software systems as directed

• Conducts inventory and maintains accurate record-keeping

• Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, exercise science, or related field

• First aid/BLS and CPR/AED certification

• Experience with facility management

• Experience as a supervisor

• Experience in group fitness programming or personal training

• Experience officiating basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, or other competitive sports

Work Hours and Location

This is a part-time, non-exempt job with a 30-hour regular workweek including evening and weekend hours as required. Additional work hours may be required based on programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. The primary work locations for this job are at the Belknap Campus and the Health Sciences Campus, dependent on the area of specialization. Occasional overnight travel (for student trips) may be required.

Employee Benefits

The University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Please visit the University of Louisville Benefits webpage for details.

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with your application.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.