Coordinator, Club Athletics - Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University, MO
Southeast Missouri State University, MO · Cape Girardeau, United States Of America · Onsite
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- Office in Cape Girardeau
About the Department
Coordinator, Club Athletics
Recreation Services
Full-Time
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develops, maintains, and coordinates a comprehensive club athletics program, encompassing esports, recreational/social club sports, and competitive club sports
- Manages and coordinates evening, weekend, and special event esport and club sport activities and events to ensure quality experiences for all patrons
- Interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate esport student staff and assist in the supervision of practicum, intern, and volunteer students
- Creates a comprehensive and diverse schedule of esport programming and oversees streaming and chat channels to engage participants and fans
- Coordinates practice times and schedules for competitive club athletics
- Advises and assists sport club coaches, activities, and budgets
- Oversight of the allocation and use of the club athletics budget
- Completes university processes to ensure timely reimbursements to students
- Advises and assists club leaders, to grow coaches from within each game or sport, and ensure seamless transition of new club leaders
- Ensures risk management and league compliance in all activities
- Oversight of club athletics and esport equipment
- Markets the programs to increase awareness and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, including coordinating a presence at university recruitment events and Show Me Days.
- Evaluate and revise as needed policy and procedures for programs to streamline processes and assist students in order to increase participation
- Communicates with area high school esports clubs and coordinates esports workshops and esport summer camp programming to assist in the recruitment of future Redhawks
- Responsible for the operations of department internal summer day camp (Redhawk Kids Camp)
- Assist with summer camps and conferences, special events, challenge course management, and departmental duties as assigned
Position Duties
- Bachelor’s degree. Consideration will be given to Fall 2025 graduates (a bachelor's degree must be awarded by December 2025).
- Experience with club sport and/or esport participation and management
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated marketing and promotional skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work as a team player
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
Minimum Qualifications
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 21, 2025. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You must submit the following for your application materials to be complete:
- Letter of interest addressing required qualifications
- Current resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date, if not submitted
Other Qualifications
Department Website: Recreation Services
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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