Description & Details:  

The Recreation and Intramural Coordinator manages and evaluates all intramural, climbing, and outdoor adventure programs and services. This role leads the training, scheduling, supervision, and development of approximately 50 part-time student staff and 1 graduate assistant, ensuring all programs are delivered in a safe and inclusive environment. Additional responsibilities include leading outdoor trip operations, overseeing budgeting, facility scheduling, risk management, and coordinating the inventory, maintenance, and procurement of recreation equipment.

Work Schedule:  

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm during the fall/spring semester and 7:30 am - 4:00 pm during the summer semester.  Flexible work hours required during intramural and outdoor adventure programs including nights and occasional weekends.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree earned or conferred prior to start date 

• Experience with league management and knowledge of sport rules

• Experience training and leading/supervising students and/or full-time staff in a recreational setting

• Ability to officiate a variety of sports and provide rule interpretations, game management support and on-field/court mentorship to officials 

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills required to balance a variety of tasks with a high degree of competence and accuracy

• Experience with conflict management to enforce policies and resolve disruptive situations

• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including occasional weekends

• CPR/AED/First Aid certified within 90 days of hire

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be certified to drive University vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with climbing wall programs

• Experience working with outdoor programs

• Experience training and supervising sport officials

• Experience working in campus recreation

• Experience with Fusion Recreation Management systems and DSE scheduling

Applicant Materials Required:  Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.  APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE OFFICIAL NDSU HUMAN RESOURCE APPLICATION PORTAL.  

About North Dakota State University

About Us: North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.  We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.  Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.  The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths.  Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach. Equal Opportunity Statement: NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, par...ticipation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.  Direct inquiries to:  Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu. No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10. Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements. Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

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