Coordinator - Campus Recreation & Fitness

Important Notifications

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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Department: OSU Cascades

• Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/25/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

For additional information please contact: Nathan Moses

Job Summary

OSU-Cascades is seeking a Campus Recreation & Fitness Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Campus Recreation & Fitness Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive campus recreation, fitness, club sports, intramural sports and regional competition programs. This position provides leadership for student employment within recreation and fitness operations, manages the campus fitness center and associated programming, and develops opportunities for student engagement, wellness, leadership, and competitive recreation.

The coordinator serves as the primary administrator for campus club sports and regional athletics competitions, ensuring programs align with institutional priorities related to student success, retention, wellness, belonging, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Staff Leadership and Supervision
• Club Sports Program Development and Administration
• Regional Athletics Competition and Intramural Sports Program Development
• Fitness Center and Wellness Operations
• Program Administration and Assessment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• One to three years of professional experience in campus recreation, fitness programming, recreational sports, student activities, or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff or student employees.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated success engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups, such as students, campus departments, community organizations, and/or external partners to develop, implement, or improve programs, services, events, or initiatives.

Additional information

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Recreation Administration, Higher Education Administration, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Student Affairs, or a closely related field.
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing club sports, intramural sports, or competitive recreation programs, such as student organization advising, policy development, participant recruitment, and risk-management practices.
• Experience managing fitness or recreation facilities, including equipment lifecycle planning, vendor coordination, facility scheduling, student staff supervision, and the development or oversight of group fitness and wellness programming.
• Two or more years of professional experience in collegiate recreation, student activities, athletic recreation, or student engagement settings, including responsibility for program administration, event coordination, and student leadership development.
• NIRSA membership and/or professional involvement in collegiate recreation organizations.

Working Conditions/Schedule

The primary location is at the Cascades campus; however, the position may also require regular presence in activity spaces, outdoor facilities, and various operational areas across the region.

• Activities may occur seven days a week.
• The position may need to occasionally adjust their schedule to accommodate needs on evenings and weekends.
• Typical work schedule will be between 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including evening and weekend hours to meet campus needs.

• The work may also involve physical activity, including assisting with event set-up/take-down, supervision, and basic building services.
• The work of this position is primarily located in Bend, OR. Most elements of this role require in- person attendance.

Salary Range

$64,000-$70,000

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-21

Anticipated End Date

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.

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