Competitive Sports Coordinator

The Competitive Sports Coordinator reports to the Competitive Sports Program Director. The Competitive Sports office operates over 50 club sports, a variety of intramural sports (23 total) for students, faculty, staff and other affiliated individuals, unified sports in coordination with the UCLA Special Olympics student group, instructional sports and extramural sports programs. The Competitive Sports Coordinator assists in the coordination and supervision of program delivery for the Competitive Sports office, and assists with scheduling, payroll, student staff training, curriculum development, program evaluation and marketing for participant programs. This position will assist in the learning and development of over 250 student officers by creating or collaborating with campus contacts to develop a series of seminars that will provide leadership, management, financial, and communication skills. The coordinator will also have duties related to the UCLA Club Sports program in relation to apparel, trademarks and licensing travel, event management, facility reservations, event planning, website management, assessment of program offerings and management of social accounts. Other duties include: share oversight of the administration of all club sports; overall development, training, assignment, supervision and evaluation of part-time student employees; schedule and supervise contests and events, preparation of reports, analyses, evaluation and enhancement of existing programs and recommendation of changes, budget management; identification and correction of risk management concerns; and the addressing of customer concerns in timely and professional manner.

• Demonstrated skills in sports management and administration. Skills in budget management including development, initiating transactions, interpreting budget statements and reports. (Required)
• Skills to select and order sports equipment, uniforms and specific recreation gear and apparatus. Ability to work with vendors and university offices in procuring said items. Detailed knowledge of field and facility preparation to meet program and safety standards. (Required)
• Skill in evaluating programs and student personnel, being able to make recommendations relative to programmatic objectives and student needs Detailed knowledge of facility coordination and scheduling procedures to provide for the conduct of tournaments and special events and interests. (Required)
• Working knowledge of college or university concept for student programming. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of IMLeagues and Fusion software systems. (Preferred)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. (Required)
• Ability to enforce university and University Recreational Affairs policies and procedures and take necessary action when misconduct occurs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of various sports eligibility standards and regulations, team concepts, planning, scheduling and facility coordination practices to meet objectives and requirements. (Required)
• Skill and knowledge to design quarterly promotional displays to advertise and inform students and staff of University Recreational Affairs programs and pertinent related information. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in the areas of program supervision, policy development and leadership training. Ability to analyze situations and decide on proper course of action. (Required)
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse groups of students, staff and colleagues. (Required)
• Working knowledge of and skill in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation practices to assist in medical or accident situations where CPR is needed. (Preferred)