Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.

With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

CU Boulder Recreation Services is a welcoming, valued, campus resource that promotes healthy lifestyles through high-quality, accessible, facilities and experiences. This student-fee-funded unit features a student-led CUSG Recreation Board and a diverse team of professional experts to help meet evolving recreational needs and support student engagement and success. Recreation Services supervises the LEED Platinum main campus Student Rec Center, a building with over 300,000 square feet of recreation and fitness activity space, as well as a satellite recreation center at Williams Village, outdoor basketball courts, a challenge ropes course, and eight turf and grass fields around campus. Throughout these facilities, members of the CU community can engage with a variety of programs that include ice skating, indoor rock climbing, intramural and club sports, yoga, aquatics and so much more.

Intramural Sports Administration

• Develop, plan, and implement sports officials’ training for Intramural Sports Staff.
• Assist in planning, organizing, scheduling, administration, and team/participant registration process using provided technology, for producing a comprehensive intramural program including leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Track and review all received intramural sports event results to ensure accuracy.
• Use university procedural knowledge as well as area expertise to address and resolve pertinent issues primarily independently. Communicate resolutions clearly with appropriate parties.
• Work closely with Recreation events and facilities staff in coordinating all facets of Intramural Sports events.
• Assist in the formation, review, and enforcement of all policies and procedures relating to Intramurals, including annual revisions of all sport rules and regulations as well as the Intramural Sports Participant Handbook.

Staff Leadership, Supervision, Oversight

• Directly supervise 60+ intramural sports officials and 20+ intramural sports supervisors.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and ensuring pay for all student employees in collaboration with Student Life Employee Experience.
• Supervise and evaluate intramural events while in progress and during hours of competition to provide guidance to involved staff.
• Offer continued oversight of employee status and address any issues arising.
• Develop and implement ongoing training and evaluation processes for Intramural staff.
• Provide leadership for student staff by providing continuing education to enhance skills through training and extramural tournaments.

Fiscal Management

• Responsible for supporting the fiscal operations of the Intramural Sports program.
• Supports the Assistant Director of Team Sports with budget planning, justification, and management, including the purchase and inventory of equipment used in intramural programs.

Risk Management/Compliance

• Support the execution of risk management strategies to ensure a safe, rewarding student experience.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for use.
• Provide on-site event management and logistical assistance for Team Sports’ events.

Other

• Work collaboratively with both internal and external program areas and departments to ensure successful programming.
• Work collaboratively with Student Life Marketing & Communications to create, manage, and implement any media and promotional needs.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings.
• Participate in other departmental or divisional initiatives, programs, and committees as required.
• Participate in the development of ideas and suggestions for the Recreation Services program and facility improvements.
• Ensure that the Recreation Center's facilities, equipment, and programs are meeting or exceeding the standards of the department’s quality by using and attending its offerings.
• Assist with additional initiatives, assignments, and special projects as needed.
• Engage in department-coordinated trainings with a focus on leadership, access, and community building.

Summer Event Management

• Hold summer event management responsibilities through Recreation Services Operations & Events.
• Meet and greet customers for special event meetings, competitions, and summer camps.
• Provide excellent communication and dissemination of information to event patrons and leads.
• Supervise facility operations for assigned events.
• Manage the set-up and tear-down of equipment used for special events.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external constituents to satisfy service expectations.

• The normal working hours during the academic year will 11 AM - 7 PM, Sunday through Thursday.
• Hours will shift over the summer depending on the activities happening from week to week. Schedule may include weekends and evenings, flexible schedule required. Option to work hybrid schedule with one day per week remote as schedule permits.

• The annual salary for this position is $55,100.
• Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life division guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of full-time professional experience in Recreational Sports programming.
• Two years of a Graduate Assistantship is an equivalent combination of education and experience that may be used to substitute.
• Ability to obtain First Aid certification within three months of hire.

• Knowledge of procedures and standards in collegiate recreation.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or dedication to do so as a member of the CU community.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, people skills, and ability to work collaboratively.

• Master's degree.
• One year of full-time professional experience supervising employees, interns, and /or volunteer personnel in a recreation setting.
• Experience supervising and training student officials.
• One to two years of experience making purchases and reconciling accounts.
• Officiating experience in organized or recreational sports setting.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management and ability to motivate students.