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NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION


Position Classification Title: Intramural/Recreation Coord,Sr
Position Classification Code: P4055
Job Family: Student Affairs
Pay Level: 04
Exempt Status: Exempt
This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Purpose of Classification:
Responsible for planning and directing a comprehensive recreation program for students, faculty, and staff, including intramural and sports clubs. Responsible for the development, oversight and coordination of a variety of external youth activities, camps and specialty programs. Serves as the primary point of both internal/external representation and liaison with respect to the operation, program activities and compliance issues. Responsible for some facilities management to include but not limited to coordination of large capital equipment such as pool pumps, filters & chlorinators.
Standard Duties:
Plans, organizes, and oversees the implementation of all facets of a specified recreational program or set of programs, ensuring compliance with operational and policy requirements, and with appropriate federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards. Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives as it pertains to the specific program to include: grant opportunities, funding development, and resource management. Coordinates, schedules, and monitors the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities and/or equipment utilized in program activities; implements and assists with development of risk management policies and procedures. Guides, coordinates, and assists clients engaged in recreational activities regarding program policies and provisions, activity procedures and techniques, and facilities and equipment usage. Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials relevant to specified program activities. Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises regular, temporary and student recreational employees engaged in program activities to include: work allocation, training, promotion, and enforcement of internal/external policies, procedures, rules, and State regulations. Maintains inventories of relevant materials and equipment; identifies and assesses inventory requirements, and makes, recommends and facilitates purchases, as appropriate. Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors expenditures on a monthly basis. Coordinates the scheduling of program activities, and makes decisions regarding postponements, cancellations, and/or other changes. Creates, produces, and delivers a range of promotional, educational, and resource materials related to programs Responsible for the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activities for reporting to grant sources, national associations, and licensing agencies. Serves as the primary liaison with internal/external communities on all matters related to the specified program activities i.e. (USA Swimming, US Swim School Association). Serves as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and other organizations within the community in relation to program and associated activities; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and workshops, as appropriate. Participates in the development of operating and strategic long-term goals and objectives for the unit and programs. Actively participates in outcomes assessment and quality improvement initiatives of the programs and unit. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and techniques in area of specialty and programming. Knowledge of recreational principles and objectives. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Experience in program planning, development, implementation and leadership of specialty programs.
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Database management skills to include: report writing, statistical tabulations
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to operate and maintain recreational equipment and facilities in area of specialty. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to recruit, train, supervise and motivate on-call and/or student employees and/or volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications:
   Education- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
   Experience- One (1) year directly related experience
   Equivalency- None
   Certifications/License-
   Departmental Requirements-
   Special Requirements-