Competitive Sports and Youth Camps Coordinator

Priority Deadline Note: The application review will begin on 5/21/2026

Competitive Sports and Youth Camps Coordinator

• Job Classification/Code: 8313CS
• Who this position reports to: Associate Director of Recreation and Wellness
• Percent time of appointment: 100%
• Hourly Rate: $25.21-$27.00
• In-person work environment

Purpose/Objective of Position:

Design, create, plan, implement and evaluate the RSOP Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Summer Youth Camp programs. Support the mission and activities of UMD RSOP through whole-unit, campus, and community involvement. In order to meet the demands and expectations of this position, work hours will vary greatly from day to day, week to week and season to season.

Major Job Functions:

• Program Development and Administration
• Program Planning & Scheduling
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Instruction, Training and Assessment
• Risk Management
• Fiscal Management and Planning

Tasks Within Each Major Job Function:

Program Development:

• Develop and co-coordinate Intramural Sport offerings, Sport Club and Youth Camp programs
• Direct the completion of marketing and information materials for Intramural Sports, Sport Club and Youth Camp programs
• Utilize recreation management software to administer the Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Youth Camp programs
• Oversee and advise half of the RSOP Sport Club organizations (Campus Life Programs) and the SC Advisory Council (SCAC)
• Contribute to the RSOP team by assisting and working with individuals from multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds including but not limited to differing race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Program Planning:

• Create, review, and co-coordinate Intramural Sports, Sport Club, and Youth Camp program schedules
• Arrange, confirm, and facilitate on-campus facility usage and off-campus facility rental contracts
• Create, monitor, assess and update all policies and practices pertaining to Intramural Sports, Sport Club, and Youth Camp programs
• Collaborate with RSOP staff to create, monitor, assess and update all policies, guidelines, procedures and manuals for the Intramural Sports, Sport Club, and Youth Camp programs

Student Supervision:

• Supervise the Intramural Sports, Sport Club and Youth Camp program staff of RSOP to include creation of job descriptions, hire, train and instruct, assign work, evaluate performance, reward, and discipline
• Supervise UMD Sport Club leadership, including officers and coaches

Instruction, Training & Assessment

• Lead/instruct officiating workshops, sport club workshops, and trainings for the Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Youth Camp program staff trainings
• Assist with the coordination of the department's annual award banquets and student staff events
• Collaborate with fellow RSOP Professional staff in developing and conducting a Fall Student Staff Training and other RSOP Student Staff learning opportunities
• Assess student participation and learning within Intramural Sports, Sport Club, and Youth Camp programs

Risk Management:

• Create, update, teach, and monitor program safety and manage risk as it pertains to the Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and Youth Camp programs
• Develop, lead, and instruct Sport Club student leaders in adherence to university safety protocols and risk management best practices, including the SC Safety Officer training
• Collaborate with other RSOP professional staff in coordinating department protocols and procedures for First Aid plans, Risk Management plans

Fiscal Management and Planning:

• Oversight of Intramural Sports, Sport Club, and Youth Camp program related equipment inventory, budget and finances
• Advise Sport Club development activities as appropriate with the support of the Associate Director of Recreation and Wellness
• Participate in long-range planning and events for RSOP
• Represent RSOP on campus and community committees and external collaborations

Percent Time on Each Major Function:

Program Development 20%

Program Planning 20%

Student Supervision and Development 30%

Instruction 10%

Risk Management 10%

Fiscal Management and Planning 10%

Visa Language: Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Required Qualification per Job Class:

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least eight years

Preferred Qualification per Job Class:

• Master's Degree in relevant field
• Leadership and supervisory skills to hire, train, supervise and evaluate student employees and club leaders as demonstrated through past supervision of staff
• Ability to management participant-program conflicts, risk management, and emergency response
• Experience managing multiple budgets and a proven ability to be fiscally responsible
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours
• Must possess strong communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills

Pay Range: $25.21- $27.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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Required attachments: Resume and Cover Letter

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