Residential Co-Rec Coordinator
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on April 9, 2024
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
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Job Description:
Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2)
Salary: $48,000 - $53,000
Co-curricular recreation is booming at Binghamton University. Between increased enrollment and the University's demonstrated commitment to facility enhancements, the inaugural Residential Co-Recreation Coordinator has a unique opportunity to positively impact the residential experience for Bearcats for years to come. The incumbent, and their team of student leaders, will shape current and new campus traditions while maximizing resources to implement a variety of recreational and competitive activities.
Building on the growing culture of residence hall-specific 'co-recreational' (intramural) sports leagues, this position will focus on diversifying current recreation offerings, increasing student participation in leagues and events, while offering lower impact one-day recreational special events and activities. Currently, the most popular co-rec sports include flag football and an indoor field-day event. This is a unique opportunity to establish a long-lasting legacy for the co-curricular students of Binghamton University.
This position will report through Residence Life while collaborating regularly with Campus Recreation professional staff to ensure appropriate and best programming practices are being followed including holding league commissioner meetings, officials training, and working with Physical Facilities to ensure facilities remain in appropriate playing conditions.
Residential Life at Binghamton University has a collegiate model structure meaning each of the residential areas are grouped into smaller "colleges." This model allows students to have a small school experience at a large university. The Residential Co-Rec Coordinator role will capitalize on these college identities and affiliations from students to engage in deeper traditions through competition within a college and between the colleges.
This role will regularly engage with a variety of student leaders across the residential colleges. This engagement will include hosting the Co-Rec council of student leaders, an advising board, as well as soliciting student engagement through attending evening activities and area student government meetings after hours. Additionally, much of the co-rec activities will be outside of traditional work hours and will require an enthusiastic and hands on approach to attending these events.
The ideal candidate will have a firm hold on traditional recreation sports, while thinking outside the box in collaboration with our student community to build a calendar of events attractive to today's population. The successful candidate will have a passion for, and experience in, student development with a demonstrated understanding of student development theories. This position requires a flexible individual who understands the demands of the position will include attending area government meetings which occur during evenings and nights, and an ability to commit to being on-campus to facilitate and supervise weekend activities when necessary.
Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee the residential co-rec fall and spring leagues including the marketing, registration, scheduling, staff training, and implementation of games.
- Recruit students to participate in events by regularly attending residence hall government meetings and hosting sports and event-specific informational sessions.
- Work with co-rec student council to facilitate student involvement in the development of co-rec activities.
- Regularly interact with students during nights and weekends through Co-Rec Football and Co-Rec Bearcat Challenge initiatives.
- Establish and maintain office hours to meet with participants, attend university and programming meetings and manage administrative duties.
- Complete administrative tasks as necessary for co-recreational programs including managing and tracking student payroll, reserving spaces, and ensuring proper equipment is available.
- Serve on departmental committees as assigned including Campus Recreation Advisory Board.
- Participate in August and January training programs to include New Student Orientation and University Fest.
- This position will meet regularly with Residential Life and Campus Recreation sports programming staff
- Collaborate with the 6 Assistant Directors of Residential Life and 24 RDs to gauge satisfaction with current programming and gain an understanding of programming needs and wants.
- Responsible for reports to demonstrate progress or challenges with initiatives
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Experience working with college students on a programming level
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, decision making skills are essential, as well as the ability to work individually and in a team setting
- Must have or be willing to obtain American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid instructor certifications to assist with staff certification and training needs
- Must be open to a flexible schedule including evening and weekend obligations
- Master's degree with 2 years of post-graduate experience in Intramurals and/or Club Sports
- Previous experience working in Residential Life
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=171190
Deadline for Internal Applicants: January 23, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
