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Logo Posting Number STA00455PO26 Job Family Student Enrichment Job Function Student Recreation USC Market Title Student Recreation Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/134020 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Assistant Director of Intramurals Campus Upstate Work County Spartanburg College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Campus Recreation State Pay Range G07 USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $45,900; Salary commensurate with education and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
This position requires flexibility to work beyond standard business hours. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., the role regularly includes evening and late-night programming, occasional weekend events, and limited travel with student groups to support student engagement and campus life.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Director of Intramurals
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00455PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Under the general direction of the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Camps provide leadership, administration, and strategic oversight for the Intramural Sports Program, Sport Club Program, and Summer Camp Program. As a member of the Campus Recreation leadership team, this position is responsible for the planning, organization, implementation, promotion and assessment of comprehensive recreational sports opportunities that support student engagement and development.
Primary responsibilities include the administration of the Intramural Sports Program, including scheduling, staffing, supervision, and evaluation of all leagues, tournaments, and special events. The Assistant Director also oversees the Sport Club Program through the supervision, development, and support of student-led clubs. In addition, the position serves as Director of the Summer Camp Program, providing oversight of program promotion, registration, participant communications, staff recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation to ensure a safe and high-quality camp experience.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Requires a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Student Services or related field, or bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience. Prefer experience in sports administration.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
This position requires flexibility to work beyond standard business hours. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., the role regularly includes evening and late-night programming, occasional weekend events, and limited travel with student groups to support student engagement and campus life.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of University Emergency Medical Procedures, program planning, and athletic officiating rules. A commitment to student success, well-being, and relationship-centered programming is essential. Good driving record. Successful background check is required.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Plans, implements, coordinates, and administers a comprehensive Intramural Sports Program that promotes student engagement, well-being, a sense of belonging, and campus community while supporting student retention and success. Develops innovative and recreational opportunities that meet the diverse interests and needs of residential, commuter, graduate, and online-affiliated students. Utilizes participation data, assessment measures, and student feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
Provides exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming, safe, and participant-centered environment for all users. Recruits, trains, supervises, and develops a high-performing student staff team focused on service excellence, risk management, leadership development, and creating positive experiences for participants across a wide range of competitive, recreational, and social sport offerings.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Provides leadership, coordination, administration, and strategic oversight for the USC Upstate Sparty's Kids Camp Program. Responsible for the planning, implementation, promotion, and continuous assessment of camp operations to deliver engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate experiences for participants. Oversees program registration, parent and participant communications, risk management practices, budget administration, and compliance with university policies and youth protection standards.
Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates camp counselors and student staff, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, customer service excellence, and leadership development. Collaborates with campus and community partners to enhance program offerings, expand outreach efforts, and support the university's mission of community engagement and lifelong wellness.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Provide strategic leadership for the recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, performance evaluation, and professional development of all officials and IM supervisors. Leverage data-driven workforce management practices, digital scheduling tools, continuous feedback systems, mentorship, and succession planning to foster a high-performance culture, ensure operational excellence and compliance, and enhance employee engagement, development, and retention.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Provide strategic leadership for the coordination, administration, and oversight of the USC Upstate Sport Club Program, including club development, student leadership training, risk management, budget administration, event and travel coordination, and policy compliance. Utilize data-informed decision-making, digital program management tools, and student engagement strategies to enhance participation, foster accessible and welcoming recreational opportunities, support student success, and promote a safe, high-quality club sports experience.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Assist in the management of Campus Recreation facility operations, including oversight of facility readiness, cleanliness, sanitation standards, equipment maintenance, and risk management practices. Supervise recreational spaces during Intramural Sports activities to ensure participant safety, policy compliance, and the effective operation of programs and facilities. Utilize digital facility management and reporting systems to support operational efficiency, incident tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners and stakeholders to advance the mission of Student Affairs through student engagement, wellness promotion, event coordination, and the successful execution of departmental and campus-wide programs and events.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Assist in the coordination, implementation, and support of Student Affairs initiatives, programs, services, and events that promote student engagement, well-being, belonging, and success. Collaborate with campus partners to support departmental operations, student-centered programming, assessment efforts, communication strategies, and special projects while contributing to the achievement of Student Affairs goals and institutional priorities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Perform additional duties, projects, and responsibilities assigned to support departmental operations, strategic initiatives, student success, campus engagement, and evolving institutional priorities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/17/2026 Job Open Date 06/17/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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