Intramural Sports Coordinator; Recreation Leader), Recreational Sports

Overview

The Office of Student Life focuses on 3 key areas to support the student experience and their success:
Care and Advocacy;
Health and Well-being;
Involvement and Belonging. Recreational Sports is a critical part of supporting student well-being and is a primary entry point at Indiana University Bloomington for supporting students in their health and wellness. Recreational Sports’ mission is to connect, inform, and inspire people to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. We serve over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and public participants annually. Our team consists of 46 appointed staff members, and over 800 part-time student staff members.

Our organization fosters a team‑focused, collaborative work environment that emphasizes strong business practices, operational excellence, and participant development. Our organization is committed to a student development philosophy that encourages student involvement in decision‑making and leadership. Recreational Sports is committed to fostering a professional environment where individuals are treated with respect and valued for their contributions to Indiana University.

The Coordinator of Intramural Sports at Indiana University’s Campus Recreational Sports coordinates all aspects of the Intramural Sports program for the students, faculty, and staff of Indiana University Bloomington. This position includes the supervision and direction of 3 Program Assistants and 175 season employees for programs at Bill Garrett Fieldhouse (BGF), Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC), Woodlawn Fields, University Gym (UGym), Sembower Recreational Sports Field Complex (SRSFC), and off-campus.

• Assists in coordination of 42 Intramural Sports with nearly 10,000 unique participants.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Manages schedules and payroll.
• Facilitates meetings and staff recognition.
• Facilitates recruitment and development opportunities for student leaders.
• Develops and implements training sessions focused on skill enhancement, team building, and operational efficiency.
• Provides mentorship to student staff, guiding them in their professional growth and fostering a positive work environment.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to help staff improve and succeed in their roles.
• Organizes employee appreciation events and implement recognition programs to acknowledge outstanding contributions and motivate staff.
• Offers resources and support for career planning, including resume workshops and job search strategies.
• Assists with the coordination and monitoring of facility reservations for Intramural Sports.
• Addresses Intramural Sports disciplinary incidents concerning Intramural Sports, Recreational Sports, and University policies and related appeals.
• Provides security and oversight of the on-campus equipment inventory for the Intramural Sports Program. Follow university guidelines, including research for new purchases.
• Uses assessment results to inform future program planning and recommend new programs and policies.
• Collaborates effectively with Outreach, Information Systems and Analytics, Operations, Financial Affairs, Member Services, Programming, Student Personnel, and Research areas within Recreational Sports to achieve priority goals.
• Participates in annual development of program and unit goals and objectives; inform semester and annual reports to document achievements, needs and recommendations that shape ongoing planning.
• Assists with department-wide special events and provide night/weekend/break coverage as part of professional staff rotation.
• Assists in planning and executing events, ensure equipment readiness, and logistics.
• Ensures exceptional customer service to deliver outstanding participant experiences.
• Ensures safety protocols are followed, maintain certifications, respond to emergencies, and assist with staff training.
• Assists with supply receiving, event coordination, inventory management, and space renovations.
• Supports the Optimum Equipment Care Plan and assist in planning maintenance events.
• Supports the Outdoor/Auxiliary Facility and Bill Garrett Fieldhouse.
• Maintains…