Activity Course & Field Experience Coordinator

Salary/Position Classification

• $53,000-$55,000 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

• Coordinate the activity courses offered by the Kinesiology program in the Education, Health, and Behavior Studies department
• Support the varsity athletics courses offered by the Kinesiology program in the Education, Health, and Behavior Studies department
• Manage internships and field experience placements and processes for students in Kinesiology (Tracks B, C, D, and E) and Esports

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration of Activity Courses 

• Recruit and support instructors, prepare schedules, and provide instructional resources.
• Develop and enforce safety policies for activity courses.
• Introduce new courses and offer development opportunities for instructors (e.g., CPR/First Aid).

Supervise activity instructors, assess instructors, and actively promote activity courses. 

• Monitor instruction and professional behavior of instructors
• Assist in resolving conflicts that may arise between students and instructors
• Monitor safety of instruction
• Oversee activity courses program and instructional assessment
• Evaluate program instructors 

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• Ensure safety and integrity of equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate equipment requests, facility rentals, and liability waiver distribution.

Support Varsity Athletics Courses 

• Maintain enrollment records and communicate course details to student-athletes.
• Serve as liaison with Athletics for varsity courses.

Manage Internships and Field Experiences

• Update internship policies, maintain placement records, and manage background checks.
• Evaluate internship sites and supervisors, and ensure agreements are in place.

Required Competencies

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work and engage with diverse students and colleagues
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a program coordinator (intramural, basic instruction, or recreation) on a university campus
• Experience teaching at the university level
• Trained in CPR and First Aid
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with with various kinds of sports equipment