Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Coordinator of Recreation Center Programming. This is a full-time, calendar year, continuing position.

The individual is responsible on a daily basis, Monday through Friday, flexible work hours especially during the academic year where the position will support late afternoon and nighttime programming. Student focused, to provide oversight for the front membership desk of the college’s recreation center, digital messaging and social media communication.

Over the past decade the college has enjoyed its greatest period of success as one of the nation’s top public institutions; virtually all of RIC’s sports have challenged for conference and regional titles. In recent years, the men’s basketball team qualified for the NCAA Tournament for eight consecutive seasons, the women’s basketball program won three league titles and made two trips to the NCAA Tournament, the men’s golf team captured five straight conference titles and made five consecutive NCAA Championship appearances, the women’s tennis team won five conference titles and made four trips to the NCAA Championship, and the women’s track and field program won three league titles and sent many individuals to the NCAA Championship. RIC regularly finishes in the top third in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup national standings, presented by National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics to the most successful college athletics programs. RIC student-athletes consistently maintain superior levels of academic excellence, evidenced by high overall GPAs and high retention and graduation rates.

Required qualifications:                                                                                                                                                                        

•  Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline                                                                                                                 
• At least two years’ experience gained at the college level in a recreational/environmental/intercollegiate athletic environment                                                                                                                                                       
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)                                                                         
• Ability to work with a diversified population                                                                                                         
• Strong knowledge and ability with computers and web-based programs

• Bilingual