Sports and Recreation Coordinators-APPLICATION CLOSED!

Wabag, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
92 days ago

Description

The Sports and Recreation Coordinator reports to the Coordinator for Student Services and Experiences and directs and coordinates all student related activities and functions, including indoor and outdoor sports activities, to enhance the growth and development of all students by providing social, cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all students to engage with the campus and the community.


The sport and physical recreation programmes aim at:
  • student self-development;
  • student leadership development skills;
  • enhancing the profile of sport and physical recreation at the University, within the University and the community;
  • increasing participation in sport and physical recreation;
  • increasing the quality of student participation in sport and physical recreation;
  • assisting students in gaining enjoyment from sport and physical recreation;
  • delivering sport and physical recreation safely to students; and
  • catering for the different needs of all students.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in sport/recreation management, education or related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years working with youth in sport or recreation activities.
  • Knowledge of overall operations of athletic program.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to: the IUE academic community vision, mission and purpose; teaching and learning; high academic standards; and, student success.
  • Knowledge and experience using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications (with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint presentation).
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, Faculties staff, and the general public.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with students, employees and the public.
  • Skill in facilitating and modelling a quality student service orientation.
  • Ability to efficiently multi-task and conduct/complete independent work assignments.

Bonuses

​Not Available Now

Benefits

Grade 14
IUE BASIC SALARY : k59, 070 . 00

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates all student related sports activities and functions.
  • Serves as advisor for the Student Representative Council (SRC).
  • Create, organize, and supervise seasonal male league programs; recruit coaches; train coaches; officiate games, coordinate banquets, order equipment and uniforms; schedule games/practices as needed, etc.
  • Teach recreational enrichment classes during after normal teaching hours and camps or as assigned by the Coordinator Student Services and Experiences.
  • Assist in coordinating other sports enrichment classes.
  • Supervise scorekeepers and manage the contract with the Referees and Umpires associations.
  • Work as part of the Camp team during semester breaks.
  • Promotes, organizes, schedules, and supervises student indoor and outdoor recreational programs.
  • Promotes and supports campus female and male’s sport clubs and organizations; promotes the creation and development of new female and male’s sport campus clubs and organizations; provides an annual orientation for all male sport clubs and organizations; maintains appropriate contact with all male sport clubs and organizations, including advisors.
  • Promotes, organizes, and coordinates campus special events such as Sports Festival, movie nights, and other activities;
  • Coordinates, prepares, and disseminates publications related to student clubs, student activities, student indoor and outdoor activities, and student services, to students, staff and the community.
  • Assists in preparing and editing student e-flyers, e-posters, e-literature and other e-materials prepared by student groups for on and off-campus e- distribution. Implements and oversees processes for e-posting/distributing of e-materials on campus as requested.
 
 
  • Maintains accurate records of all student sport activities events and Student Representative Council activities (including event proposals, budgets, contacts, contracts, media/publicity, and evaluations).
  • Coordinates campus volunteer programs; maintains accurate records of all volunteer programs that IUE student organizations sponsor, co-sponsor, and/or participate in on behalf of the University.
  • Maintains and regularly publishes an up to date e-calendar of activities and events that is made readily available to all IUE students.
  • Coordinates travel arrangements for students related to sports activities travel in accordance with IUE policies and procedures.
  • Communicates with current and potential students about sports events and/or student life opportunities available at IUE.
  • Manage inventory of recreational and sports league equipment, ensuring that the amount of equipment is sufficient for program needs and that equipment is in good working condition.
  • Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
  • Plan, coordinate, schedule, promote, lead, and evaluate recreation programs and special events.
  • Research and assist in formulating safety policies and procedures.
  • Analyse and report outcomes.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of the Sports and Recreation program budget.
  • Partner with other program staff to develop and carry out developmentally appropriate recreation and fitness activities.
  • Create daily fitness challenges.
  • Coordinate gym use and rentals with IUE Administration Division.
  • Serves as students’ services liaison to IUE sports programs.
  • Assists with the development and evaluation of student’s recruitment activities into a different sports club.
  • Develops and maintains an appropriate student’s life environment within the University.
  • Assists with graduation ceremonies, as required.
  • Actively participates in the IUE Pastoral Care Team, as required.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees.
  • Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur.
  • Requires the kind of teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction, that cannot be had in a home office situation; therefore, regular and predictable on- site attendance is a job requirement.
  • Performs all other duties, as assigned by the Coordinator Student Services and Experiences.
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