Recreation Specialist, Sport Programs

CAMPUS RECREATION (IN-RECS-IUINA)

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

The successful candidate must embody the values of the IUPUI Division of Student Affairs: students' first, integrity, diversity, unconditional human worth, excellence, collaboration, and well-being.

IUPUI and the Division of Student Affairs are committed to diversity among our students, staff and faculty and value the educational benefits flowing from such diversity. Because we place a high priority on cultural diversity on this campus, candidates should be able to explain how they have been and would be involved in advancing this campus goal.

MISSION

• We intentionally develop environments and experiences that promote exploration, learning and belonging.

VISION

• Preparing students for life.

VALUES

Students First

• We focus on providing programs, services and experiences designed to facilitate holistic student learning and engagement by maintaining high expectations of students and supporting them to reach their full potential.

Unconditional Worth

• We value the unique identity and contributions of the entire IUPUI community, advocating for equal participation, respect and dignity.

Diversity

• We build an inclusive and welcoming community that embraces and celebrates differences, engages in the ongoing development of cultural competencies and promotes civility.

Collaboration

• We create and sustain dynamic, mutually beneficial partnerships with campus and community constituents in order to optimize student success and learning.

Integrity

• We conduct ourselves in accordance with the highest professional standards while representing our programs, services and our university.

Excellence

• We implement evidence-based practices that provide quality co-curricular programs and services for the university community.

Well-Being

• We create and sustain a community that supports multidimensional health and wellness. 

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides the vision, leadership, and strategic planning in directing and supervising all activities related to recreational programming for students, faculty, and staff within the IUPUI Campus Recreation unit in the areas of intramural, club sport, and informal recreation. 
• Directs program marketing, and supervision of student employees working in these areas. 
• Interfaces directly with students and collaborates with staff in own department and other departments on shared student service goals at IU Indianapolis.

General Responsibilities

• Evaluates recreation areas, equipment, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
• Designs, implements, evaluates, and expands recreational programming.
• Supervises and coordinates the work activities of employees, such as training and assigning work duties.
• Ensures compliance by adhering to the established risk management plan, monitoring and verifying certifications and training, and conducting inspections of facilities and equipment.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field. 

Preferred

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Related experience with structured recreational programming. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• CPR/AED within 180 days from date of hire. 
• Standard First Aid within 180 days from date of hire. 
• Preventing Disease Transmission/Universal Precautions within 180 days from date of hire. 

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Indianapolis, Indiana

$35,568.00 - $42,000.00 per year based on experience. 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Recreational Sports

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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