Part-time Recreation Specialist-Intramural Sports

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Reporting to Head Football Coach and Club Coordinator, this position will program Intramural sports such as basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, and travel with teams during tournaments representing Columbus State University. This position will have oversight of player recruitment for Intramural sport activities, train students to officiate an assist with the overall development, promotion, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of Intramural sports program.

Program Area Duties

• Create leagues for all Intramural Sports.
• Maintain inventory for Intramural Sport equipment for indoor and outdoor use.
• Create a maintenance replacement plan for Intramural sport equipment.
• Develop relationships with vendors to enhance the quality and services offered in Intramural Sports.
• Manage the software program IM league which includes coordinating games for 40 different teams, recording scores, communication with teams, registration, setup, and cancellations documentation.
• Organize Pre game and post game setup for all sports in Fall, Spring and Summer season.

Maintenance

• Create field diagrams, string the dimensions of each sport, paint lines weekly for each sport.
• Remove and install the baseball nets, soccer goals, sport paneling.

Administrative

• Coordinate all registration and travel for Intramural and extramural tournaments and manage the men or women team during overnight tournaments that are representing CSU.
• Assist in minimizing risk and enforcing risk management protocols.
• Market and promote Intramural programs.

Personnel

• Assist with hiring, training, and supervision of Intramural officials, and Scorekeepers.
• Develop work schedules, training materials, facilitate student meetings, evaluations, and oversight of student employees.

Current CPR, FA and AED certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.

$15.80-$17.23

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• Ability to train, officiate multiple sports and programs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and facilitate programs.
• Ability to travel and remain for oversight tournaments.
• Basic understanding f the Rec management software system Innosoft Fusion, Equest, and Cougar schedular.
• Ability to complete reports and assessments on all programs and services.
• Flexibility in working 3-4 evenings a week during academic year.
• Weekend shifts
• Ability to lift 20-30 lb. equipment.
• Valid Georgia License.
• Complete Van Training
• Safety and risk management involved with traveling.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.

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Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.

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Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties: 

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

 *Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

 For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

 All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

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