NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an University Sports Teams Coordinator reporting to the Director of Athletics.
The role involves providing comprehensive support to the successful operation of University Sports Teams within the Department of Athletics. This support encompasses general administrative tasks that enable sports teams to actively engage and compete with other universities or community groups within Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Key responsibilities include supporting the organization of fixtures and competitions, maintaining communication with students and stakeholders, reviewing team rosters, overseeing team logistics, and monitoring budgets and finances. The post holder will serve as one of the primary representatives at university sports events, and will also assist in upholding environmental, health, and safety policies, including risk assessments, incident reporting, and emergency response procedures. Furthermore, the post holder will play a supporting role in Team Coach recruitment, continually offering support to Team Coaches and their teams.
The post holder will ensure the promotion of activities through various platforms, including social media, internal, and external websites and may be required to collaborate with the NYUAD External Relations team. Additionally, the post holder is expected to teach at least one Physical and Health Education course per semester. Occasionally, the coordinator may be called upon to support the broader functions of the Student Affairs division. Please note that this position may require evening and weekend commitments during the academic year. It's essential to acknowledge that the duties of this role may, at times, involve access to sensitive data, necessitating the utmost confidentiality.
Job Responsibilities:
Administrative Duties; General administrative support in the development and organization of the University Sports Schedule including fixtures, tournaments and events
Oversees space booking requirements and requests, organizes travel logistics and equipment needs and monitors and maintains records and materials accurately according to relevant policies and processes
Effectively contributes to the department’s calendars and scheduling documentation alongside the departments booking and reservation system and other utilized software functionality
Also supports the organization of Coach/ Instructor training and development. Provides general administrative support that ensures efficient operations
Promotion and communication; The position will support the flow of information through the department, student-athletes, coaches, NYUAD stakeholders and external peers, partners and stakeholders through general communications such as emails and other materials such as infographics and presentations
Data analysis and reporting; Using new and existing data sources, conduct data analysis in order to create comprehensive reports and presentations demonstrating the areas significant impact which can also be used to guide future work, generate opportunity for future collaborations and can be shared with stakeholders. The post holder will also support the collection of student-athlete and coach feedback
Coaching/ Instruction: Teach a minimum of one Physical and Health Education course per semester, including curriculum development, preparation of lesson plans, monitoring of student attendance and participation and recording attendance and general communications
Finance; support day to day University Sports Team budget tracking, vendor management and payment
Serve as an active contributor to University and Student Affairs Division-wide programs, including admissions events, new student orientation, student leadership training, athletic instructor and coaching programs, and more
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a sports related field (sports administration, sports management, recreation management, sports studies, etc.) or undergraduate degree with prior work experience in a similar role
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or the ability to secure certifications before start of work.
Required Experience:
2+ years Extensive knowledge of and/or experience in intercollegiate athletics
Experience in a high school/collegiate athletic environment with a commitment to the integration of athletics and academics
Experience in coaching or equivalent experience (ie. club coaching or instructing)
Commitment to excellence
Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
Possess a high level of administrative and organizational competence
Possess excellent decision-making skills
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge and use of Google Drive and Microsoft suite applications
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a sports related field (sports administration, sports management, recreation management, sports studies)
Coaching and/or teaching certifications
Preferred Experience:
3+ years experience working in a sports organization coordinating programs
A passion for sports
Ability to contribute to sports and recreational programs that are inclusive, innovative and increase well-being for students and the community
Ability to engage with a diverse student population
Passion for technical sports skills and match play
Other Information
About NYUAD
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
