Masters In Sports Management Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

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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.

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