Internship Sports Risk Management Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the management of a diversified and comprehensive Intramural and Club Sports program including, but not limited to, program administration, policy development, scheduling, staff training, assessment, risk management, special events, budget oversight, marketing and equipment management.
• Schedules all intramural sports programs across multiple facilities and creates team schedules and brackets with on-line scheduling software.
• Administers nearly 20 sports annually, including team registration and league and tournament scheduling.
• Assists during summer months in the administration and oversight of the Emory Sports Fitness Camp, and also assists in the overall administration of Recreation & Wellness/Play Emory events and programs.
• Creates a practice schedule for all clubs to maximize available space.
• Provides support for regular updating of Intramural Sports web site.
• Serves as primary support and resource person for intramural participants, team managers and student team captains.
• Provides customer service for participants of Intramural Sports programs including general questions, policy and procedure interpretation, and disciplinary hearings for unsportsmanlike incidents.
• Produces and manages marketing and promotion of all intramural sports events which includes website development, printed media, and listserv development and maintenance, and social media development and updates.
• Coordinates all planning and logistics for all intramural sport special events and club sport fundraisers.
• Serves as a liaison to a determined number of Sport Clubs (~4-6). Provides leadership and mentors Sport Club officers, coaches, and members.
• Revises all sports rules, manuals and policies for the entire intramural sports program. Compiles statistical data on participation and injuries.
• Assists in the development of short-term and long-term goals for the intramural sports program with a formal assessment process.
• Collaborates with campus partners to increase awareness in an effort to build a sense of community around the programs.
• Liaises with other Campus entities in regards to student conduct, marketing, events, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of intramural, club sport and summer camp trends and related challenges within Higher Education.
• Serves as a department ranking staff member on duty for recreational programs; which includes, but is not limited to, serving as a first responder for emergency situations and providing emergency care, providing customer service, resolving conflicts and making decisions and judgments regarding program and facility usage.
• Provides input on departmental policy decisions and strategic planning.
• Serves in an on-call function to support athletic and recreation facilities and programs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and develops 50+ student employees annually. Organizes and conducts meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Serves as the primary Risk Manager for all intramural sports related issues. Develops and evaluates comprehensive risk management policies, procedures and guidelines for all Intramural Sports programs.
• Assists in the preparation, forecasting and monitoring of income and expense budgets as it relates to the programs. Works with staff, local businesses, and camp counselors to develop a summer day camp program consistent with the needs and interests of the Emory community.
• Assists in the management of facilities by inspecting all facilities regularly, maintaining a record of storage areas and key holders.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in sports management, physical education, recreation/leisure administration, education or related field, and one year of related experience in recreational sports programming with major emphasis in sports officials training and management, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
• Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor Certification.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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