Arizona State University

Program Coordinator: Sports Programs and Aquatics/Safety Education

Campus: Polytechnic

JR114474

End Date: November 20, 2025

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Salary: $50,000 per year

Being a part of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness at ASU as a Program Coordinator: Sports Programs and Aquatics/Safety Education means uniquely engaging in our mission of enhancing ASU and the communities we serve by embracing physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of self and others as a hallmark of the Sun Devil Experience. Our outcomes are skill building, community building, and healthfulness. 

The Program Coordinator: Sports Programs and Aquatics/Safety Education is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the intramural sports program, aquatics, and safety education programs. This position is responsible for developing student employees into student leaders through ongoing training, assessment, and development of student staff. This position is officed out of the ASU Polytechnic campus and serves as a member of the university-wide Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness team.

What’s in it for you:

• Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available on day one.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Essential Duties:

• Intramural Sports Program Development and Implementation (45%)
• Provide leadership for the Polytechnic campus intramural sports program, creating opportunities for students to connect, compete, and stay active.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate intramural sports officials and intramural leadership team.
• Create sport league schedules, tournament brackets, and special one-day event tournaments.
• Aquatics and Safety Education Programs (45%)
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Polytechnic campus aquatics and safety education program.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate lifeguards and safety education instructors.
• Develop and implement aquatic programs, including swim lessons and special events.
• Ensure risk management and emergency preparedness through regular in-service training and maintenance of staff certifications and incident records.
• Summer Kids Camp Program (10%)
• Support the day-to-day operations of the 8-week summer camp serving approximately 80 children per week and 25 camp counselors.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and implementation to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive camp experience.

General Duties

• Oversee the inventory and maintenance of equipment for intramural sports, aquatics and safety education programming.
• Lead assessment and evaluation processes to enhance program quality and participation.
• Collaborate with university departments to host special events and programs.
• Attend scheduled meetings, orientations, and staff development workshops.
• Consistently enforce program and facility policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving in a dynamic setting.
• Provide exceptional customer service and thoughtful solutions that foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and leadership staff.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends is required

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, or a related field and at least one (1) year of professional experience.
• Experience officiating sports and/or managing recreational sports leagues.
• Demonstrated experience developing or supporting recreation or aquatics programs.
• Experience supervising, training, and mentoring employees.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and diverse environment for participants and staff.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or Water Safety Instructor certification(s).

Working Environment:

• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 35 pounds
• Communicate to perform essential duties

Department Statement:

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services, Access ASU and others.

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14832.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: 

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. 

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. 

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement: 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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About Arizona State University

About ASU Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university named #1 in the United States for Innovation for the seventh consecutive year, ahead of MIT (3) and Stanford (7), according to US News and World Reports. We measure our success not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities we serve. ASU’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is home to ASU’s most diverse student body, with the highest percentage of minorities, transfer and working students – and the largest community of first-generation college students. Among our students are nearly 300 veterans and international students from 59 countries. We are also committed to advancing anti-racist policies and practices as described in a recent statement by President Crow in support of our Black students, faculty, and staff (available online at: https://president.asu.edu/statements/asus-commitment-to-black-students-faculty-and-staff ). Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Eq...ual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For complete statements on ASU’s non- discrimination policies, please refer to: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleI X/. The School of Community Resources and Development actively encourages diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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