Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator - UT Chattanooga

The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator develops, manages, and supervises a diverse student club sports program as well as the UTC Sports Complex within the UTC Campus Recreation Department. The coordinator provides financial and logistical support, mitigates risk, assesses and serves as the on-call professional for all club sports programs and the sports complex.

In addition, the coordinator provides oversight for 20 competitive student-led sport clubs with over 400 student athletes and the 25+ acre Sports Complex. Club Sports Financial and Logistical Management: The coordinator assists in the preparation, planning, and projections of their annual budget near $100,000 which includes labor, club team travel, and all other operating expenses.

Financial management includes income from allocations, fundraising, dues, and other revenue sources. Presents capital requests for review and additional funding. Manages club sport logistics including eligibility verification, roster management, travel, and facility scheduling. Procures, inventories, and maintains records for all equipment used in the club sports program.

Ensures compliance with all university budget and purchasing policies. Sports Complex Facility & Equipment Management: The coordinator also manages the day-to-day operations of the UTC Sports Complex. Helps to provide top quality facilities for internal constituents including: athletics, club sports, summer camps, and multiple UTC departments.

Works with university departments for scheduling, billing, and contracts, staffing, supervision, and other duties related to facility reservations. Manages the inventory, rental, inspection, and maintenance of sports equipment at the sports complex. Serves on a team of on-site or on-call professionals during operating hours, including nights and weekends.

Club Sports Program Development The coordinator develops effective working relationships with club members, officers, coaches and advisors while assisting them in the administration of individual club activities, compliance with campus, conferences' and governing bodies' policies, and other required processes and paperwork.

Ensures that clubs remain student-run and student-led organizations. Works with the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community to assist in student organization registration, development and support. Works with the Office of Student Conduct to resolve behavioral and disciplinary issues within club sports.

Develops leadership training opportunities for students within the club sports program and supports their development and learning. Collaborates with constituents in Campus Recreation, other UTC departments, and our local community. Actively monitors industry programming trends, seeks and implements new, welcoming and inclusive opportunities/activities.

Supports team engagement in enrollment and/or recruitment functions. The coordinator assesses student learning outcomes. Supervision Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff for club sports and the sports complex. Develops and manages coach/instructor agreements and maintains up-to-date certification records.

Designs and implements a comprehensive student development program aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of student employees and club leadership. Provides students with hands-on leadership opportunities by involving them directly in the management of the club sports program, sports complex, and game day operations.

Trains student staff in key areas such as conflict resolution, crisis management, communication, risk management, customer service, game day operations, and leadership. Plans and facilitates training sessions focused on skill development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Regularly assesses student learning outcomes and contributes to ongoing departmental training initiatives for student staff. Safety and Risk Management The coordinator works closely with UTC Police Department, Office of Safety & Risk, and Athletics to ensure that the emergency action plan and the emergency response plan are effective, up-to-date, and thoroughly integrated.

Provides direct risk management oversight for staffing, training, equipment, facilities, and programs. The "on call" professional for all club sports and sports complex needs. Ensures that the required staff maintains all necessary safety certifications including but not limited to CPR, AED, & First Aid, and Narcan. Provides regular student in-service trainings to keep certifications up to date and engages in professional development to remain up-to-date regarding liability issues in the sports industry.

Ensures that all risk management procedures and guidelines are consistently applied to all sports clubs. Educates all club sports officers, participants, advisors, and coaches through regular meetings, manuals, and communication. Processes, maintains and archives records including liability waivers, insurance records, maintenance records, etc.

Departmental Contributions The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator works with all UTC Campus Recreation professional staff to advance the department's vision, mission, core values and strategic plan. Works to support the overall mission of Campus Recreation, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) and UTC, including active participation in Campus Recreation, campus campaigns, initiatives, and projects.

Actively works to develop programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of the diverse community of UTC. Keeps abreast of current industry trends and standards through NIRSA and sporting associations in order to enhance program implementation. Perform additional duties as assigned to help the advancement of departmental goals.

Competencies/Qualifications Familiarity with best practices in managing a university club sports program, including knowledge of various sports rules, game day operations, and risk management strategies for both recreational and competitive sports, as well as their facilities. Ability to work with both internal and external reservation groups, including setting up equipment, utilizing reservation software, and training event staff.

Strongly skilled with detail orientation. Skilled in program and event planning, customer service, interpersonal communication, supervision, and conflict resolution. Knowledge, skills and abilities Knowledge of club sports administration, risk management, event coordination, facility operations, and applicable institutional policies and procedures.

Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple programs, manage competing priorities, and oversee facility schedules. Knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, resource allocation, and financial management, with the ability to monitor expenditures and support responsible fiscal decisions.

Ability to collect, analyze, and apply assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness, participant satisfaction, facility utilization, and student engagement. Application Review Review of applications will begin on 11/17/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. 2+ years’ experience working for or participating in a university Club Sport program either as an undergraduate student or in a professional capacity. CPR/First Aid Preferred Qualifications: At least 1year full-time experience in leadership of a club sport program. 2 years of a graduate assistantship will count as 1 year of full-time experience.

Experience in event and facilities management. Experience managing recreational field spaces. Experience using Innosoft Fusion or other facility management software Work Location: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus This is a fully on-site position Compensation and Benefits: UT Market Range: MR07 Anticipated hiring salary: $47,250 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure Find more information on UT Benefits ABOUT US The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities.

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