Job Summary

The Club Sports Coordinator is located at the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California. Under the supervision and direction of the Associate Director for Leadership & Service, the Club Sports Coordinator assumes responsibility for club sports at the Cal Poly Solano Campus. The incumbent is responsible for advising organizations of the potential and perceived risks involved in their activities, providing education about the guiding boundaries for recognized student organizations, and taking corrective actions and proactive steps to minimize accidental injury and/or loss.  In addition, the incumbent has the responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating club sport activities for risk management and safety protocols and collaborating with key stakeholders/leaders on campus to develop a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to reducing risk. The Club Sports Coordinator organizes the development of presentations for student leaders and organizations, recommends training and development opportunities, plans event management guidance and assistance, reviews liability waivers.

The Club Sports Coordinator represents the unit to the campus; collaborates with faculty and staff to establish meaningful campus and community involvement; and supports students and the campus in providing an inclusive and accepting campus environment.

This is a full-time temporary position for an 8-month appointment and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

The Cal Poly Leadership & Service area consists of AmeriCorps Programs, the Center for Leadership, the Center for Service in Action, Clubs & Organizations, and Fraternity & Sorority Life, which support the development of student leadership and service on campus and in the surrounding community. Events and services encourage leadership skill development and competency, assumption of leadership and service roles, and the continuation of service to one’s community after graduation. Leadership and Service is committed to supporting the academic success of students by fostering the development of integrity and problem-solving skills; teaching self-advocacy and personal responsibility; and providing students with opportunities to learn and practice the fundamental principles of good citizenship, responsible leadership, and the importance of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in a global society.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of the field of student services. General knowledge or the ability to quickly learn of the policies, procedures, and practices of collegiate recreation and student organizations in higher education.
• Demonstrated skills in working and interacting with club sports organizations or ability to quickly learn program culture, policy, and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Working knowledge or the ability to quickly learn the practices, procedures, and activities of club sports.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine and sensitive matters where required.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. 

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $66,528 - $77,951 Per Year

Classification Range: $66,480 - $94,716 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.