Sport Clubs Program Coordinator

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Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

Classification Title

Student Services Professional III

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, November 2, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT

Position Summary

Under general direction, The Sport Clubs Program Coordinator serves as an approving official and decision maker for the sport club compliance program and travel program in order to comply with CSU sport club guidelines and CSUS Risk Management requirements, while mitigating risk and limiting liability.

The Sport Clubs Program Coordinator oversees compliance and approves all sport club travel for the program (100+ trips per year), and provides program marketing, website expansion, social media communications, team store and uniform development, and multiple databases. The incumbent is responsible for developing resources and procedures to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency through the creation of web-based resources, trainings, and education. They manage the programs identity guide and University brand in order to comply with both University Marketing and Collegiate Licensing policies. The incumbent leads and manages the game day operations volunteer program (Sport Clubs Games Management Team) for sport club home competitions.

Student Organizations & Leadership (SO&L) advocates for students and contributes to learning, development, and retention by providing opportunities for involvement, leadership, and empowerment through a wide variety of organizations and programs. These experiences nurture campus pride and student success to advance an inclusive and equitable community. Student Organizations & Leadership is committed to encouraging and helping students become involved in campus life through a variety of leadership programs and more than 300 clubs and organizations. The incumbent is responsible for advising, training, and developing student leaders for 40+ student clubs and organizations.

The Sacramento State Sport Club program consists of 18 (on average) highly competitive sport clubs that compete against other universities in leagues, conferences, and tournaments at the local, regional, and national level. The program also includes 10+ recreation clubs, which are developed, organized, and led by students with guidance and direction from Sport Club professional staff, club coaches and instructors.

FLSA

Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated hiring rate is at the minimum of the CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range

$5,540 per month - $7,893 per month

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work hours may vary dependent on department needs

Department Information

The Sacramento State Sport Club program consists of 18 (on average) highly competitive sport clubs that compete against other universities in leagues, conferences, and tournaments at the local, regional, and national level. The program also includes 10+ recreation clubs, which are developed, organized, and led by students with guidance and direction from Sport Club professional staff, club coaches and instructors.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.

Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student?related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Experience

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A masters degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Education

Equivalent to graduation from a four?year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job related.

Required Qualifications
Experience

• Higher education student services experience related to the assigned program area (e.g., advising, admissions, residential life, student programming or development)
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to independently prioritize, plan and organize work in a fast?paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide direct programs and/or services to a diverse student population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to compile, prepare, write and review reports.
• Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity working with school?based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply moderately complex rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including underserved students.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
  

Condition of Employment

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Educational Leadership, College Student Personnel, Educational Counseling, or related field.
• Experience advising student?led clubs and organizations in a college environment.
• Experience working for a sport club or similar program, post undergraduate graduation.
• Experience facilitating leadership programs and/or training in a college environment.
• Experience supervising college students.
• Experience working with CampusGroups, Do Sports Easy, and Common Management System.
  

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
  

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Applicants will be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire as part of the online application form.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but it is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery.

The ASR contains the current security and safety?related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID?19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID?19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (on date of hire) to reside in the State of California.

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H?1?B Visa).

Note to Applicants

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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The Sport Clubs Program Coordinator oversees compliance and approves all sport club travel for the program (100+ trips per year), and provides program marketing, website expansion, social media communications, team store and uniform development, and multiple databases. This position serves as an approving official and decision maker for the sport club compliance program and travel program in order to comply with CSU sport club guidelines and CSUS Risk Management requirements, while mitigating risk and limiting liability.

The Sport Clubs Program Coordinator oversees compliance and approves all sport club travel for the program (100+ trips per year), and provides program marketing, website expansion, social media communications, team store and uniform development, and multiple databases. This position serves as an approving official and decision maker for the sport club compliance program and travel program in order to comply with CSU sport club guidelines and CSUS Risk Management requirements, while mitigating risk and limiting liability.

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