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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Competitive Sports and Special Events Coordinator (Temporary)
Union Level
Department
Pacific Recreation
Campus
Stockton
Posting Number
201304361P
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Number of Months
12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date
08/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Competitive Sports and Special Events Coordinator supports the Associate Director of Pacific Recreation by providing operational leadership for Competitive Sports, Wellness Programming, Special Events, and assigned recreation program areas. The coordinator oversees the day to day administration of these programs through student staff supervision, program implementation, event execution, and operational management while contributing to Pacific Recreation's strategic priorities.
This position will have regular office hours Monday to Friday 11am to 8pm.
Essential Functions
As a staff member of Pacific Recreation, what we do, how we do things, and what we believe are built around these four key goals:

• Be a Driver of Student Success: Create programs and services that support student successboth academically and in their overall well-being.
• Promote a Healthier Campus: We are committed to creating a healthier campusenvironment through various fitness and well-being programs, encouraging healthy lifestylechoices among the university community.
• Inspire the UOP Community to Move. Play. Explore: This is the core belief of PacificRecreation, emphasizing a holistic approach to lifelong well-being. We intentionally providea diverse array of programs, services, and activities for different people.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaboration with other departments and organizations may involve initiatives to expand the impact of recreation programs and create synergies across the university community. We can do more together.

These focus areas align with Pacific Recreation's vision and mission to provide a wide range of
programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the University of the Pacific community,
including Stockton Community, undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Scheduling & Staff Oversight:

• Coordinate the hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, coaching, evaluation, and development of assigned student employees, including Recreation Managers, Recreation Staff, Fitness Attendants, Intramural Officials, and Event Staff.
• Develop and maintain student staff schedules, monitor availability, and adjust staffing to meet operational needs.
• Provide leadership during evening and weekend operations while ensuring consistent implementation of departmental policies, procedures, customer service standards, and risk management practices.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate Intramural Officials each semester.

Competitive Sports & Special Events:

• Coordinate all aspects of the University's Intramural Sports program, including league administration, scheduling, tournaments, participant communication, and program assessment.
• Assist in the oversight and support of Sport Clubs through officer development, scheduling, and operational guidance.
• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of wellness initiatives, membership appreciation events, and departmental special events.
• Coordinate event logistics including staffing, facility reservations, equipment, vendors, marketing timelines, and event day operations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop innovative recreation and wellness programming that supports student success and campus engagement.

Recreation Operations:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned Pacific Recreation program areas while supporting the Associate Director in achieving departmental priorities and strategic
  initiatives.
• Coordinate operational logistics to ensure facilities, equipment, staffing, and program resources are prepared for assigned programs and events.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Member Services & Facilities to support facility operations related to assigned recreation programs and special events.
• Coordinate promotional efforts with the Marketing Team to increase participation and engagement in assigned programs.

Administration & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with University policies, emergency procedures, and industry standard risk management practices.
• Prepare operational reports, incident documentation, participation statistics, and program assessments.
• Utilize assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

Other Duties

• Represent Pacific Recreation while collaborating with Student Life departments, campus partners, and community organizations.
• Participate in Division of Student Life initiatives and departmental events as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation or AVP of Student Health and Wellness.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the
success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to
race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty
and staff.
This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have
federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science, public health, higher education, sports administration, recreation, exercise science, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in Recreation, including but not limited to competitive sports, facilities, fitness programming, membership services, and/or adventure programming.
• One (1) year of experience leading and supervising staff.
• Standard CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification (to be obtained within three (3) months of employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Innosoft Fusion membership management software and When2Work
• Demonstrated experience in student recreation centers, student activities, student life or student development.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.
Requires moderate periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Work requires physical ability to stand and walk around for moderate periods of time. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Hiring Range
$24.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.