Position Summary

Manager for Club Sports, Intramural Sports, Esports and Special Events reports to the Assistant Director, Students Programs and is a member of the division’s management team. The Manager leads a program area comprised of multiple programs, operations, and services; including Club Sports (32 clubs, 1,000+ students), Intramural Sports (1,500+ students), the esports/eGaming lounge that opens fall 2024 and divisional student special events and drop-in programming.

The Manager is responsible for the management of an exceptional and diverse student experience that maximizes engagement and participation, which includes, without limitation: program and operational procedure and policy development, program offerings and facility scheduling, marketing and promotion, hiring, training, education and management of program staff, eGaming Lounge and Diane Wendt Sports Fields facility management, and annual fundraising that supports the mission, guiding principles, and priorities of the University and the Division of Kennedy Mountain Campus, Wellness, & Recreation (KMCWR). The Manager is responsible for remaining within the parameters of each program area operating budget as well as coordinating an exceptional student experience by managing the front-line interactions including parking, facility entry and approved access, transaction and registration experience, facility and staff quality, communication, safety and risk management, and addressing student concerns, needs, issues, and opportunities. In addition to program and operation management, the Manager works with the Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications and Assistant Director, Student Programs to conduct program and operation experience evaluations.

This role collaborates with multiple stakeholders in the development and implementation of university-wide strategic priorities and programming in areas such as, but not limited to, 4D Experience (4D), Advancement, Student Success and Retention, Admissions and University Relations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the daily oversight, safety, quality, and advancement of the Club Sports program area that promotes an engaging and competitive student development experience that achieves the following results:
  • Achieve $500,000+ in Club Sports program registrations.
  • Achieve $200,000+ in Club Sports Annual Fund.
  • Coordinate Annual Giving Days with Clubs in conjunction with KMCWR Marketing & Communications and the Assistant Director, Student Programs.
  • Ensure ongoing monthly or quarterly communication with alumni and donors.
  • Achieve $175,000+ in student allocation fees working with the Undergraduate Student Government.
  • Develop and implement a year-round club sports program, engaging 1,200+ students, building Pioneers for Life.
  • Develop and implement a coaching program that provides coaches with the tools to be a double-goal coach in alignment with the Positive Coaching Alliance and industry/sport best practices.
  • Conduct annual Club Sports Leadership Series to train officers on leading and managing clubs.
  • Manage Club funding and approvals for dues and overall club spending.
  • Ensure Club Sport trips are managed to budget parameters, safety requirements, and students are representing the University of Denver positively.
  • Develop recruitment plan for increasing the overall number of students engaged in Club Sports.
  • Develop and manage internal Club Sports schedule and provide to Assistant Director, Ritchie Center Operations a minimum of 60 days in advance (1 year preferred).
  • Communicate with potential DU students and parents about the Club Sports program.
  • Complete weekly inspection report for Diane Wendt Sports Field including work order submittal and follow-up ensuring quality, safety and maintenance of this venue.
• Responsible for managing on campus Esports lounge on campus (Centennial Halls Lounge) and advancing Esports opportunities through organized programming and service that promote an engaging, safe, relationship building and student development experience.
  • Achieve student engagement of 250 students in Esports lounge and programming.
  • Plan and execute an official launch celebration of E-Gaming lounge on campus and then annual recognition of the facility. 
  • Develop and implement an Esports community and schedule that maximizes engagement with the University of Denver and builds Pioneers for Life.
  • Create fundraising opportunities to build Esports annual fund to help maintain replacement of equipment and up to date space.
  • Ensure Esports lounge is staffed managed to budget parameters, safety requirements, and students are representing the University of Denver positively.
  • Develop training plan for part time staff to manage facility and ensure ability to provide service, troubleshooting, and E-Gaming knowledge to student users.
  • Create and execute a minimum of 3 special events or tournaments in the Esports lounge for students.
  • Communicate with potential DU students and parents about the Esports lounge opportunities.
  • Daily operation of Esports lounge from 4pm-11pm daily with potential future expanded operational hours.
• Responsible for advancing Intramural Sports and Special Events through programs and services that promote an engaging, safe, and fun experience.
  • Achieve $10,000+ in Intramural Sports/Special Event program registrations.
  • Engage 3,000+ students in the Intramural Sports/Special Event Program.
  • Weekly drop-in recreation programs to meet student needs.
• Oversee approximately 50-75 part-time staff members including:
  • Recruit, interview, hire and manage all Club Sport Coaches, Student Programs Interns, Esports staff, and Intramural Sports officials and staff.
  • Provide ongoing monthly training for part time employees including operating and safety protocols, job specific responsibilities, and coaching education.
  • Ensure all staff have completed required certifications and training prior to working; maintain certification expiration dates and ongoing training.
  • Schedule all staff and ensure coverage at programs.
  • Manage bi-weekly payroll to budgeted parameters.
• Focus on the growth, development, well-being, diversity and inclusion of the team members. 
• Support initiatives that reflect the intellectual vibrancy, creativity, and strength of the DU student body, as well as its increasing diversity. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the Interim Vice Chancellor to contribute to the overall success of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence and Kennedy Mountain Campus, Wellness & Recreation. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working across a wide range of constituencies with a high degree of diplomacy (e.g. students, faculty, administrative colleagues, parents, community residents, alumni, trustees, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in program planning, budgeting, and financial management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, faculty, administration, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology, sports management, health education, recreation, student affairs, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) + years working in higher education, emphasizing sports programming and facility operations
• Demonstrated competency in budget management, facility management, program development and operation
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Working Environment

1. The position is based in an office setting, with frequent computer use.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 1, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $58,656-$62,200

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.