Job Details

Coordinator of Club Sports

Position Number: 6960698
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Coordinator of Club Sports

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Intercollegiate Athletics
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01414
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Closing: Continuous

Summary

This position provides the BGSU community with leadership of both club sports and intramural sports with an emphasis on recruiting and retention.

Essential Functions

Coach and directly supervisor approximately 2-4 club sports (i.e. Women's flag football, baseball, softball, powerlifting)
Oversee the recruiting of the sports that are assigned which include the sports coached as well as other sports assigned by Director
Direct the marketing of club sports
- Work with all marketing officers to add and manage content on the club sports' website
- Work with each of our clubs to help with social media content
- Supervise the club sports student marketing staff (approximately 6 - 8 students)
Safety Liaison: responsible for ensuring all club safety officers and current with safety and emergency procedures
Facilitate and manage the daily operations of the intramural program and assigned sport clubs. This includes all facility, staff hiring and training, monthly meetings, marketing, registration, participant communications, budgeting, equipment inventory, payroll, fee, data, and statistical collection, risk management, discipline and policy implementation and enforcement.
Responsible for the selection, scheduling, supervision of Intramural Sports student employees, including Officials, Associates, Managers, and Supervisors. Directly supervise graduate assistant and multiple student supervisors.
Serve as the primary administrator responsible for supervising IM evets and certain Club Sports
Participate in meetings regarding the operation of the Perry Fieldhouse and be able to answer all requests from both internal and external customers as well as student employees
Secure indoor and outdoor Recreation and Wellness facility sites for Intramural events. Load all events in facility/event management software. Ensure facility upkeep and risk management practices are in place and followed as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's Degree

The following Experience is required:

1 year of coaching experience
1 year of experience of programming or scheduling

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Coaching ability in the sports of Lacrosse and Ice Hockey
Demonstrated experience and success in personnel management
Organization and communication skills
Training officials in a variety of sports
Rules knowledge for a variety of sports
Fiscal management knowledge
Intramural and Sport Club organizational skill
Knowledge of philosophies and purposes of IM/SC activities in relation to the University
Program development and administration
Student leadership and development knowledge
Principles of risk management for sports and events
Basic computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; plus recreation management software. Oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of promotional concepts
Commitment to customer service
Experience with conflict management and resolution
A team player
Well organized
Detail oriented
Understanding of the commitment to professional development

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by March 11, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5249409/coordinator-of-club-sports

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