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Program Manager, Intramural Sports and Esports (Revised)

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 1st, 2025

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Wright State University is hiring a Program Manager, Intramural Sports and Esports. The role involves planning and implementing comprehensive intramural and esports programs tailored to a diverse student population, while managing daily operations and collaborating with campus departments. The position requires independent work during variable hours including evenings and weekends.

Highlights

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of intramural sports and esports programs including marketing, scheduling, payroll, and student staff supervision.
  • Develop policies, procedures, and sport-specific rules; maintain records of league standings and participation.
  • Manage disciplinary proceedings and serve as primary risk manager for supervised areas.
  • Coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of over 40 undergraduate employees.
  • Collaborate with campus and community departments on program development and facility management.
  • Coordinate esports room scheduling and technology needs with Computing and Telecommunication Services (CaTS).
  • Maintain equipment inventories and oversee facility maintenance and safety.
  • Proficient knowledge of or experience in competitive esports games like League of Legends, Overwatch, or Hearthstone preferred.
  • Required qualifications include a Master's degree in sports management or related field with relevant intramural program management experience, or a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of related experience.
  • Minimum starting salary is $45,000 annually.

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Program Manager, Intramural Sports and Esports (Revised)
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 Position Information (Default Section) 
EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Program Manager, Intramural Sports and Esports (Revised)
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Student Union
EEO number:  | 25P103
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | $45,000
Salary Band:  | S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:  | The Program Manager for intramural sports and esports is responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive intramural and eSports programs. The position requires creativity and innovation to develop programs that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population. Job responsibilities require the ability to perform independently during variable work hours that include evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications  | Master’s degree in sports management, recreation, physical education, student personnel or closely related filed. Experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural program to include training sports officials or other sports management experience OR bachelor’s degree in sports management, recreation, physical education, student personnel or closely related field and a minimum of one year experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural program to include training sports officials or other sports management experience. Strong interpersonal skills working with students, staff, and faculty. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other individuals and departments on campus and in the surrounding community.
Preferred Qualifications  | At least one year of competitive esports experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, or similar games. 3 years of professional experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural sports program; and officiating certification at the high school level in a major sport. Knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of esports obtained through previous experience coaching at the high school and/or college level.
Essential Functions and percent of time:  | Programming (45%) Oversee the day-to-day operations of the intramural sports and esports programs including marketing, leagues scheduling, payroll, and personnel functions for student staff. Develop all policies, procedures, and sport-specific rules related to intramural sports and esports. Maintain records of all league standings, sportsmanship, and participation rates for intramural sports and esports (as applicable). Research and propose new leagues, tournaments and/or events based on student feedback and available indoor and outdoor spaces. Responsible for attracting current and future students to the Esports program and creating systems and guidelines to govern the daily functions of the program. Provide on-site training and evaluation of student staff. Manage disciplinary proceedings, in coordination with the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct, as related to participation in intramural sports leagues and events Serve as primary risk manager for areas of direct supervision. Assist with the design and scheduling of intramural and esports calendars of events. Assist with managing existing and developing new collaborative programming in and outside the Office of Campus Recreation. 
General Administration (40%)Coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision of 40+ undergraduate employees (supervisors, officials, and intramural assistants). Assist with the assessment, evaluation, and mitigation of risk for intramural sports programs and facilities. Complete program evaluations and surveys to address the needs and interests of the student body and sports offerings. Maintain participation rates and other informative data that will assist in evaluating the success of programming. Contribute to the development and management of program budgets. Assist with the marketing and promotion of programs and services.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  | Facility and Equipment Management (10%) Coordinate schedule and maintenance for the esports room. Collaborate with Computing and Telecommunication Services (CaTS) related to technology needs and support. Coordinate required field maintenance and painting. Monitor and maintain appropriate equipment conditions and inventory levels. Coordinate intramural sports and events facility needs with internal and external partners. Ensure the safety of participants in all areas of oversight and programs by monitoring environmental conditions. 

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:  | Other duties as assigned (5%)
Working Conditions  | Generally business hours with some evening and weekend work required.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 06/27/2025
First Consideration Date:  | 07/11/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, Student Personnel or closely related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum of one year experience operating and managing a comprehensive intramural program to include training sports officials or other sports management experience? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have at least one year of competitive esports experience involving multiplayer online video games with team-based elements and knowledge of League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, or similar games? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply. 
    • WSU Careers website
    • Academic Careers
    • Academic Keys
    • Chronicle
    • Diversity in Higher Ed
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
    • Facebook
    • HBCU
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • LinkedIn
    • Social Media
    • Personal referral
    • Women in Higher Ed
    • Other
    • Job Fair or Hiring Event
Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/CV
Optional Documents

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