Intramural Sports Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Intramural Sports Coordinator provides leadership, vision, and supervision for the daily operations and management of a comprehensive Intramural Sports Program that offers an average of 60+ activities serving over 10,000 student participants annually at multiple on and off campus venues.

TheCoordinatoris responsible forpersonnel management,trainingand scheduling for an average of 60 student staff with varying levels of responsibility who work a combined640 hoursper week. This position develops and delivers multiple educational and training clinics specific to each sport activity to area student staff.TheCoordinatorassiststhe Assistant Director, Intramural Sports in the daily administration, supervision, and management of the overall program, focusing on comprehensive training, development, and leadership opportunities for student staff.

TheCoordinatorworks collaboratively with department colleagues tofacilitateevent operations andlogisticswithintheCampusRecreation Department, Division of Student Affairs, and throughout the University tobenefitstudents. TheCoordinatoris committed to promoting Campus Recreation values of inclusion, community, integrity, and development by creating an inclusive environment in department facilities and via programming to a diverse University community.

Some evening and weekend hours dependent on programmatic offerings, University calendar, area requirements, or department/university events arerequired.

Campus Recreation is an auxiliary unit in the Division of Student Affairs. Campus Recreation provides wellness and healthylifestyle-orientedprograms, events, and services to Colorado State University students and employees via seven program areas: Student Recreation Center, Aquatics, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Programs, and Climbing Wall. Seven service work units, Service Center, Business Office, Information Technology, Communications/Marketing, Custodial Services, Equipment Management, and Maintenance support the program service functions to provide seamless customer service toCSUstudents, employees, and their families. Campus Recreation facilities, programs, and services promote a sense of community, support student development through leadership and employment opportunities, and encourage the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle to a diverse University population. Campus Recreation employs 34 career staff and 300+ student staff. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming space toCSUcommunity members from all backgrounds and fitness levels. Department webpage:http://csurec.colostate.edu/.

Full consideration date: 6/22/2026

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate, and approve payroll for student employees by implementing employment processes that support effective staffing and skill development.
• Coordinate intramural sports staff scheduling by ensuring consistent operational coverage and supervision for multiple sport offerings each academic year to ensure consistent program delivery that meets student participation needs.
• Develop and deliver training and educational clinics for intramural managers and officials by providing instruction on sport rules, officiating mechanics, safety procedures, and customer service expectations.
• Oversee daily program and event operations by monitoring activities during evening and weekend hours, addressing operational issues, and ensuring compliance with program policies, procedures, and risk management standards.
• Manage facilities and field operations by coordinating usage, conducting inspections, and making determinations regarding playability, safety conditions, and scheduling across assigned indoor and outdoor venues.
• Administer program resources and equipment by managing inventories, coordinating procurement, and ensuring proper use, storage, and maintenance of intramural sports supplies and equipment, including staffing budget development and management: $240,000.
• Address participant conduct, eligibility, and policy issues by interpreting and enforcing intramural rules and departmental policies to ensure equitable participation and maintain program integrity.
• Maintain current certifications in American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer, Automatic External Defibrillator, and First Aid (American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is an approved substitute).
• Other duties as assigned.

The position directly supervises:

• 12 Intramural Sports Managers and 48 Intramural Sports Officials working a combined 650 hours per week

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physical education, kinesiology, recreation administration, sport management, leisure studies, student affairs, or comparable degree
• Two years of work experience in an intramural sports or competitive sports program
• Experience supervising, managing, and mentoring student staff
• Experience developing and leading educational trainings
• Demonstrated knowledge of intramural sports rules and officiating mechanics
• Experience with programming or service delivery for diverse community populations

• Two-year 20-hr/week graduate assistantship in intramural/competitive sports
• Master's degree in exercise science, physical education, kinesiology, recreation administration, sport management, leisure studies, student affairs, or comparable degree
• Direct personnel management experience of student staff: recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining
• Budget development and budget management experience
• Experience with an intramural sports program in higher education
• Indoor/outdoor facility management/operation experience
• Experience with intramural sports scheduling software (e.g. IMLeagues, FusionPlay, or comparable)
• Officiating certifications in any of the following: football, basketball, soccer, or volleyball

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials should contact Rob Patchett, at rob.patchett@colostate.edu.
Complete applications must include:

• Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
• Resume

Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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