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The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator develops, manages, and supervises a diverse student club sports program as well as the UTC Sports Complex within the UTC Campus Recreation Department. The coordinator provides financial and logistical support, mitigates risk, assesses and serves as the on-call professional for all club sports programs and the sports complex. In addition, the coordinator provides oversight for 20 competitive student-led sport clubs with over 400 student athletes and the 25+ acre Sports Complex.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Sports Financial and Logistical Management:
- The coordinator assists in the preparation, planning, and projections of their annual budget near $100,000 which includes labor, club team travel, and all other operating expenses.
- Financial management includes income from allocations, fundraising, dues, and other revenue sources. Presents capital requests for review and additional funding.
- Manages club sport logistics including eligibility verification, roster management, travel, and facility scheduling.
- Procures, inventories, and maintains records for all equipment used in the club sports program. Ensures compliance with all university budget and purchasing policies.
Sports Complex Facility & Equipment Management:
- The coordinator also manages the day-to-day operations of the UTC Sports Complex.
- Helps to provide top quality facilities for internal constituents including: athletics, club sports, summer camps, and multiple UTC departments.
- Works with university departments for scheduling, billing, and contracts, staffing, supervision, and other duties related to facility reservations.
- Manages the inventory, rental, inspection, and maintenance of sports equipment at the sports complex.
- Serves on a team of on-site or on-call professionals during operating hours, including nights and weekends.
Club Sports Program Development:
- The coordinator develops effective working relationships with club members, officers, coaches and advisors while assisting them in the administration of individual club activities, compliance with campus, conferences' and governing bodies' policies, and other required processes and paperwork.
- Ensures that clubs remain student-run and student-led organizations.
- Works with the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community to assist in student organization registration, development and support. Works with the Office of Student Conduct to resolve behavioral and disciplinary issues within club sports.
- Develops leadership training opportunities for students within the club sports program and supports their development and learning.
- Collaborates with constituents in Campus Recreation, other UTC departments, and our local community.
- Actively monitors industry programming trends, seeks and implements new, welcoming and inclusive opportunities/activities.
- Supports team engagement in enrollment and/or recruitment functions. The coordinator assesses student learning outcomes.
Supervision:
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff for club sports and the sports complex.
- Develops and manages coach/instructor agreements and maintains up-to-date certification records. Designs and implements a comprehensive student development program aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of student employees and club leadership.
- Provides students with hands-on leadership opportunities by involving them directly in the management of the club sports program, sports complex, and game day operations.
- Trains student staff in key areas such as conflict resolution, crisis management, communication, risk management, customer service, game day operations, and leadership.
- Plans and facilitates training sessions focused on skill development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Regularly assesses student learning outcomes and contributes to ongoing departmental training initiatives for student staff.
Safety and Risk Management:
- The coordinator works closely with UTC Police Department, Office of Safety & Risk, and Athletics to ensure that the emergency action plan and the emergency response plan are effective, up-to-date, and thoroughly integrated.
- Provides direct risk management oversight for staffing, training, equipment, facilities, and programs.
- The "on call" professional for all club sports and sports complex needs. Ensures that the required staff maintains all necessary safety certifications including but not limited to CPR, AED, & First Aid, and Narcan.
- Provides regular student in-service trainings to keep certifications up to date and engages in professional development to remain up-to-date regarding liability issues in the sports industry.
- Ensures that all risk management procedures and guidelines are consistently applied to all sports clubs.
- Educates all club sports officers, participants, advisors, and coaches through regular meetings, manuals, and communication. Processes, maintains and archives records including liability waivers, insurance records, maintenance records, etc.
Departmental Contributions:
- The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator works with all UTC Campus Recreation professional staff to advance the department's vision, mission, core values and strategic plan.
- Works to support the overall mission of Campus Recreation, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) and UTC, including active participation in Campus Recreation, campus campaigns, initiatives, and projects.
- Actively works to develop programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of the diverse community of UTC.
- Keeps abreast of current industry trends and standards through NIRSA and sporting associations in order to enhance program implementation. Perform additional duties as assigned to help the advancement of departmental goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2+ years’ experience working for or participating in a university Club Sport program either as an undergraduate student or in a professional capacity.
- CPR/First Aid.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year full-time experience in leadership of a club sport program. 2 years of a graduate assistantship will count as 1 year of full-time experience.
- Experience in event and facilities management.
- Experience managing recreational field spaces.
- Experience using Innosoft Fusion or other facility management software.
LOCATION
- University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus
- This is a fully on-site position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- UT Market Range: MR07
- Anticipated hiring salary: $47,250.
Review of applications will begin on 11/17/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
INTRODUCTION
The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator develops, manages, and supervises a diverse student club sports program as well as the UTC Sports Complex within the UTC Campus Recreation Department. The coordinator provides financial and logistical support, mitigates risk, assesses and serves as the on-call professional for all club sports programs and the sports complex. In addition, the coordinator provides oversight for 20 competitive student-led sport clubs with over 400 student athletes and the 25+ acre Sports Complex.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Sports Financial and Logistical Management:
- The coordinator assists in the preparation, planning, and projections of their annual budget near $100,000 which includes labor, club team travel, and all other operating expenses.
- Financial management includes income from allocations, fundraising, dues, and other revenue sources. Presents capital requests for review and additional funding.
- Manages club sport logistics including eligibility verification, roster management, travel, and facility scheduling.
- Procures, inventories, and maintains records for all equipment used in the club sports program. Ensures compliance with all university budget and purchasing policies.
Sports Complex Facility & Equipment Management:
- The coordinator also manages the day-to-day operations of the UTC Sports Complex.
- Helps to provide top quality facilities for internal constituents including: athletics, club sports, summer camps, and multiple UTC departments.
- Works with university departments for scheduling, billing, and contracts, staffing, supervision, and other duties related to facility reservations.
- Manages the inventory, rental, inspection, and maintenance of sports equipment at the sports complex.
- Serves on a team of on-site or on-call professionals during operating hours, including nights and weekends.
Club Sports Program Development:
- The coordinator develops effective working relationships with club members, officers, coaches and advisors while assisting them in the administration of individual club activities, compliance with campus, conferences' and governing bodies' policies, and other required processes and paperwork.
- Ensures that clubs remain student-run and student-led organizations.
- Works with the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community to assist in student organization registration, development and support. Works with the Office of Student Conduct to resolve behavioral and disciplinary issues within club sports.
- Develops leadership training opportunities for students within the club sports program and supports their development and learning.
- Collaborates with constituents in Campus Recreation, other UTC departments, and our local community.
- Actively monitors industry programming trends, seeks and implements new, welcoming and inclusive opportunities/activities.
- Supports team engagement in enrollment and/or recruitment functions. The coordinator assesses student learning outcomes.
Supervision:
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff for club sports and the sports complex.
- Develops and manages coach/instructor agreements and maintains up-to-date certification records. Designs and implements a comprehensive student development program aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of student employees and club leadership.
- Provides students with hands-on leadership opportunities by involving them directly in the management of the club sports program, sports complex, and game day operations.
- Trains student staff in key areas such as conflict resolution, crisis management, communication, risk management, customer service, game day operations, and leadership.
- Plans and facilitates training sessions focused on skill development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Regularly assesses student learning outcomes and contributes to ongoing departmental training initiatives for student staff.
Safety and Risk Management:
- The coordinator works closely with UTC Police Department, Office of Safety & Risk, and Athletics to ensure that the emergency action plan and the emergency response plan are effective, up-to-date, and thoroughly integrated.
- Provides direct risk management oversight for staffing, training, equipment, facilities, and programs.
- The "on call" professional for all club sports and sports complex needs. Ensures that the required staff maintains all necessary safety certifications including but not limited to CPR, AED, & First Aid, and Narcan.
- Provides regular student in-service trainings to keep certifications up to date and engages in professional development to remain up-to-date regarding liability issues in the sports industry.
- Ensures that all risk management procedures and guidelines are consistently applied to all sports clubs.
- Educates all club sports officers, participants, advisors, and coaches through regular meetings, manuals, and communication. Processes, maintains and archives records including liability waivers, insurance records, maintenance records, etc.
Departmental Contributions:
- The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator works with all UTC Campus Recreation professional staff to advance the department's vision, mission, core values and strategic plan.
- Works to support the overall mission of Campus Recreation, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) and UTC, including active participation in Campus Recreation, campus campaigns, initiatives, and projects.
- Actively works to develop programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of the diverse community of UTC.
- Keeps abreast of current industry trends and standards through NIRSA and sporting associations in order to enhance program implementation. Perform additional duties as assigned to help the advancement of departmental goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2+ years’ experience working for or participating in a university Club Sport program either as an undergraduate student or in a professional capacity.
- CPR/First Aid.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year full-time experience in leadership of a club sport program. 2 years of a graduate assistantship will count as 1 year of full-time experience.
- Experience in event and facilities management.
- Experience managing recreational field spaces.
- Experience using Innosoft Fusion or other facility management software.
LOCATION
- University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus
- This is a fully on-site position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- UT Market Range: MR07
- Anticipated hiring salary: $47,250.
Review of applications will begin on 11/17/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sports Coordinator
Match your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree field directly relates to Sports Coordinator duties. Degrees in sports management, recreation administration, or kinesiology create the clearest specialty occupation argument. A general business degree may require additional evidence linking your coursework to the specific role.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Run the Sports Coordinator SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your target city. Your offer must meet or exceed that wage level, so knowing it in advance keeps your offer negotiation and the LCA filing aligned from the start.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to browse Sports Coordinator roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on employers who have sponsored this occupation before cuts the time you spend educating hiring managers about the H-1B process from scratch.
Target organizations with multi-site operations carefully
Professional sports teams, university athletic departments, and recreation chains often operate across multiple venues. Each worksite where you'll work requires its own certified LCA before USCIS can approve the petition, so confirm the employer understands that obligation before you accept an offer.
Prepare a specialty occupation documentation package
Collect your official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations if your credential is foreign, and a detailed job description showing degree-level analytical and coordination duties. Having this package ready before interviews lets your employer's immigration counsel move quickly once an offer is extended.
Clarify cap-subject status with your prospective employer
Most Sports Coordinator roles are with private employers subject to the H-1B annual cap, whose selection rules have changed recently. Confirm early whether the organization qualifies for a cap-exempt filing through a university or nonprofit research affiliation, since that affects your timeline significantly.
H-1B Visa Sports Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sports Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the employer must structure the position around duties that genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as sports management, kinesiology, or recreation administration. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles focused primarily on scheduling, logistics, or facility setup without degree-level program design or analytics are more likely to draw scrutiny or a Request for Evidence.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Sports Coordinator positions?
University athletic departments, professional sports organizations, large recreation management companies, and corporate wellness program operators tend to sponsor this role because they have established immigration infrastructure and recurring hiring needs. Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of H-1B LCA filings for Sports Coordinator or closely related occupation codes before targeting your applications.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Sports Coordinator?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. The employer can then file an extension, bringing the total authorized period to a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years require an approved or pending immigrant visa petition, so if long-term U.S. employment is the goal, discussing green card sponsorship with your employer early matters.
What happens to my H-1B status if the sports season ends or my contract is temporary?
H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position listed on the approved petition. If your contract ends or the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B-sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the United States. Seasonal or project-based contracts are common in sports, so confirming the employment end date and your options before signing is essential.
Can my employer include travel to away games or multiple venues under one H-1B petition?
Short-term travel to various venues is generally permissible under H-1B, but each location where you work on a regular, recurring basis requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves a fixed secondary worksite, such as a practice facility in a different city, your employer must file a separate LCA for that location before you begin working there.