Job Details
Rec Sports Special Events Coordinator
2026-02-05 The Ohio State University Columbus,OH
Description:
Job Title:
Rec Sports Special Events Coordinator
Department:
Student Life | Recreational Sports Administration
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Scheduling and Events the Recreational Sport Event Planner will lead the special event operations and staff for all aspects of events held within Recreational Sport facilities. Serve as evening and weekend professional staff contact person for special events, reservations, customers and clients taking place at the Recreational Sport facilities. Role is responsible for knowing all aspects of event policies and procedures for department. Ensures all event groups follow policies and procedures. participates in event planning and consultation with student organizations and all other event client groups including catering, facility operations, to accomplish event objectives and clarify policies; works with external vendors and services to arrange for equipment. provides special event coverage. Liaison between outside vendors, caterers, and clients. Uses knowledge experience to influence others in the event planning process to ensure a successful event and solve routine problems. Responsible for leading a 30-person student staff including hiring, training and orientation, scheduling daily work, and approving timekeeping. Provides direction to staff and deploying resources. Solves routine matters for staff and focus on short term goals and team performance. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
DESIRED: Experience in large facility scheduling and event planning. Master's degree; Experience in a recreational sports and/or university setting; Knowledge of Social Tables or comparable. Previous experience planning and serving as on-site staff for event planning.
Additional Information:
The pay range for this position is $19.28-$24.03.
CRM information - FUNCTION: Sales and Customer Service, SUB-FUNCTION: Event Services, CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Specialized, CAREER LEVEL: Specialist 2.
MISSION
The Office of Student Life fosters students' development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.
Location:
Recreation and Physical Activity Center (0246)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Job Title:
Rec Sports Special Events Coordinator
Department:
Student Life | Recreational Sports Administration
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Scheduling and Events the Recreational Sport Event Planner will lead the special event operations and staff for all aspects of events held within Recreational Sport facilities. Serve as evening and weekend professional staff contact person for special events, reservations, customers and clients taking place at the Recreational Sport facilities. Role is responsible for knowing all aspects of event policies and procedures for department. Ensures all event groups follow policies and procedures. participates in event planning and consultation with student organizations and all other event client groups including catering, facility operations, to accomplish event objectives and clarify policies; works with external vendors and services to arrange for equipment. provides special event coverage. Liaison between outside vendors, caterers, and clients. Uses knowledge experience to influence others in the event planning process to ensure a successful event and solve routine problems. Responsible for leading a 30-person student staff including hiring, training and orientation, scheduling daily work, and approving timekeeping. Provides direction to staff and deploying resources. Solves routine matters for staff and focus on short term goals and team performance. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
DESIRED: Experience in large facility scheduling and event planning. Master's degree; Experience in a recreational sports and/or university setting; Knowledge of Social Tables or comparable. Previous experience planning and serving as on-site staff for event planning.
Additional Information:
The pay range for this position is $19.28-$24.03.
CRM information - FUNCTION: Sales and Customer Service, SUB-FUNCTION: Event Services, CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Specialized, CAREER LEVEL: Specialist 2.
MISSION
The Office of Student Life fosters students' development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.
Location:
Recreation and Physical Activity Center (0246)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.