Director of Intramurals

Job Description Summary

The Director of Intramurals will coordinate and manage the Department’s intramural program. Specific responsibilities are outlined below. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and creating an environment of inclusion. The Director of Intramurals reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Recreation and Fitness.

• Direct, organize, supervise and evaluate all intramural activities at the University of Chicago.

• Provide a platform in which students can compete with and against one another in a safe, positive environment.

• Administer a fun and social intramural program meant to build community, provide opportunities to socialize with others, and promote healthy living.

• Create, maintain, and distribute intramural policies and procedures.

• Promote all intramural activities through social media, print materials and other mediums.

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all officials, supervisors, and office workers.

• Process payroll for all officials, supervisors, and office workers.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate all safety and emergency intramural protocol.

• Manage the intramural budget; authorize intramural equipment purchases and repairs. 

• Design, purchase, and distribute championship t-shirts.

• Administrate both the Maroon and Phoenix Cup championship point systems.

• Foster friendly competition between and amongst undergraduate residence halls and graduate programs.

• Work with Housing & Residence Life and UChicagoGRAD to promote all intramural activities.

• Coordinate and schedule all officiated/supervised intramural activities with the Department’s Athletic Facilities Staff.

• Maintain participation and eligibility records.

• Oversee equipment inventory.

• Supervise and maintain both online and “manual” registration systems.

• Attend and supervise intramural events; supervising and/or officiating as necessary.

• Maintain an active individual and professional NIRSA membership.

• Serve on campus-wide wellness committees.

• Assist with directing and operating the Department’s summer recreation day camp.

• Participate in orientation fairs and campus open houses representing the Department of Athletics & Recreation.

• Responsible for training office staff on office procedures and compliance protocols. Coordinates special projects.

• Assists in the monitoring of the various financial and budgetary activities, including vendor contracts.  Preparing and monitoring the budget for a unit.

• Perform other related work as needed.

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  Preferred Qualifications

  Education:

  • Bachelor's degree.

  Experience:

  • Previous leadership and/or supervisory experience in a sports/recreation setting within higher education.

  • Experience in managing a collegiate intramural program.

  • Knowledge of IMLeagues, UChicago’s preferred online league registration program.

  • Proven leadership in a collegiate setting.

  • Highly organized with knowledge of intramural programming and oversight.

  Certifications:

  • Adult and Child CPR/AED Certification.

  Technical Knowledge or Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IMLeagues.

  • Commitment to enrich the life of the whole person and to engage the student community through fitness and recreation to encourage holistic and healthy living.

  Preferred Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must have familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.

  Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.

  Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover Letter (preferred)

  • List of Three Professional References (preferred)