Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position is based in the following office location:

Manchester, NH

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position is based in the following office location:

Manchester, NH

The opportunity

Under the general guidance of the Campus Recreation Administrator, you will manage the daily administrative, operational, and programmatic support of SNHU’s Competitive Sport program (Intramurals, Extramurals, and Club Sports).  You will implement several daily responsibilities designed to ensure operational performance and provide quality service to members of the SNHU community and associated competitive teams. Weekend and evening work is required and we are looking for a potential start date of January 2025.

What you'll do:

• Create short and long-term goals in program area assessment, learning outcomes, strategic planning, and other departmental projects.

• Help establish procedures for facilities and programs, along with training and assessing staff on risk management skills and protocol.

• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

COMPETETIVE SPORT (Intramurals & Club Sport)

• Maintain comprehensive participation and program records for activity, semester and annual reporting.

• Prepare, forecast, and monitor all annual income and expenses for all club sports and intramural sports cost centers, including payroll, maintenance, and equipment.

• Plan and administer the fall, spring, and summer sport activities, including team leagues and tournaments and specialty events.

• Help manage the Club Sports web page and social media accounts, keeping information up to date for all partners.

• Coordinate assessment efforts, benchmarking with other club sport programs and evaluating our needs.

• Coordinate the planning of the Club Sports Council

• Help coordinate and secure travel arrangements and 3rd party lodging with hotels, vendors and become a liaison between Competitive Sports and SNHU services.

STAFF/LEADER SUPERVISION

• Advise club sport student leaders navigating the operations of their respective club sports including budgeting and fundraising.

• Establish and coordinate a comprehensive coach’s development program.

• Ensure training and accountability for team captains, club officers and participants for improved program experience. 

• Lead staff meetings, coach training sessions, and other programmatic meetings. 

REVENUE GENERATION

• Plan and implement community-based leagues and tournaments with the goal of providing development opportunities to students and generating revenue

• Help plan camps and instructional programs with a focus on team and individual sports

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings

• Participate in other Division of Student Affairs programs, and committees

• Collaborate with other university departments to support the university's academic mission

• Help us operate the department by providing input and completing assigned projects, annual goals, and reports

• Maintain NIRSA membership and support the Department with NIRSA programs

What we're looking for:

• 1+ years of experience working with athletic or recreation programs

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or experience in lieu of degree acceptable

• CPR/PR, AED, and First Aid certification (willing to train/certify if needed)

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We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $22.55 - $36.08. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $24.91 - $33.71.

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources