GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Sport Programs Manager is responsible for assisting in the administration and management of all operational and programming aspects of a comprehensive intramural sports program (serving over 3,500 participants). Duties include but are not limited to: supervising and training student staff (approximately 50 students), maintaining staff schedules, equipment inventory and management, risk management, and special event activities. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Work directly with the Assistant Director for Sport Programs to develop and manage all daily operations and services of the intramural sport, drop-in recreation, and e-sport gaming programs
• Assumes the administrative responsibility for the sport programs student staff to include: supervisors, officials, scorekeepers, and program office assistants
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and coordination of all staff training sessions
• Provide feedback, as well as end-of-semester performance evaluations, on all student staff
• Create and maintain weekly staff schedules using online scheduling software to ensure coverage and assume responsibility for filling in when necessary
• Track, maintain, and organize intramural sport participation statistics for the annual report
• Assist with basic web page updates
• Coordinate all equipment management and maintenance, safety checks, and assist with other relevant risk management issues
• Attend bi-weekly professional staff meetings and bi-weekly intramural sports staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

PAYMENT AND COMPENSATION

The internship is a 38-week appointment (early August through early-May) with a salary of $750 per week. Interns will work an average of 30-32 hours per week. Interns may also receive funding for professional development opportunities. All internships are for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year.

University of Vermont Campus Recreation is committed to helping each intern prepare for their next step. Over the course of the appointment, the intern will complete the UVM Campus Recreation Manager Professional Development Program. This program provides a well-rounded professional preparation experience (job search preparation and professional skill development) to prepare for the next step in their career.

APPLICATION PROCESS

University of Vermont Campus Recreation is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts in one document (PDF preferred) to: Tom Dougherty - Assistant Director, Campus Recreation (Sport Programs) via tdoughe1@uvm.edu. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 10th. The position will remain open until it is filled. Feel free to reach out directly to the contact information above with any questions. We will also be at the 2026 NIRSA Annual Conference to meet with interest applicants. 

A full job description and more information can be found here.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related field
• Applicants must be detail-oriented, dedicated, motivated and self-directed individuals with a strong work ethic, strong decision-making and communication skills, and outstanding leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience and success in the management of personnel, intramural sports programs, and/or officiating experience
• Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (ability to obtain within first 30 days of job.)
• Experience with computer programs such as Excel, Word, Publisher, web publishing software, and/or intramural sports scheduling software (i.e., IMLeagues) and staff scheduling software.

About University of Vermont

The University of Vermont (UVM) blends the close-knit faculty–student relationships of a small liberal arts college with the resources and distinction of a top-tier R1 public research university. UVM is home to approximately 13,000 undergraduate, graduate, and medical students and more than 4,000 full and part-time faculty and staff, and is widely recognized for its strengths in sustainability, health, and environmental innovation. Nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain between the Green and Adirondack Mountains, UVM is located in Burlington, which consistently ranks among America’s most exciting small cities, offering inspiring natural scenery and convenient access to outdoor recreation and nearby major cities such as Montreal, Boston, and Albany.

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