Sports Recreation & Events Coordinator

Role Summary

The Sports Recreation & Events Coordinator is mainly responsible for implementing diverse recreational programs and coordinating athletic events that promote campus-wide engagement and wellness. This role supports a vibrant campus life by involving students, faculty, and staff in recreational activities, intramural sports, and community outreach.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements recreational programs promoting campus-wide engagement and wellness through diverse activities involving students, faculty, and staff
• Administers the student intramural and intercampus tournaments
• Handles the youth sports and camp outreach programs
• Handles all media and social media coverage for games, events, and live streams
• Handles digital content, and collaborates with photographers, videographers, graphic designers, and other content creators as needed
• Maintains a digital archive of all athletics department content
• Assists the Director of Athletics and the concerned departments in organizing Alumni events and fund-raising activities pertaining to Athletics
• Coordinates the Jr. NBA boys and girls league in Lebanon as well as the NBA camps across Lebanon, while coordinating with NBA staff to ensure program alignment and success
• Manages Jr. NBA international teams and training initiatives
• Coordinates the selection of participating clubs and schools for the Jr NBA league
• Assists the Director of Athletics and the Student Recruitment Office in the organization of school visits and implements athletics-related exposure programs
• Suggests, identifies and develops new programs to enhance LAU’s reputation and strengthen community ties
• Supports the Director of Athletics in fundraising, scholarship development, sponsorship acquisition, and partnership agreements as needed
• Prepares and reports on data as requested
• Reports periodically to the Director on the status and progress of work
• Ensures the proper maintenance and safekeeping of personally handled documents and files
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
• Acts as backup support for office staff as needed
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree, in Physical Education, Sports Management, or any related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong MS Office skills and social media platforms skills
• Strong people skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively across diverse teams
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to engage the LAU community and the public in a variety of activities and engagements

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with possible/occasional attendance after hours and/or during weekends/holidays to support events and activities, training sessions and attending games. International travel may be needed to support participation in competitions.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy7@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Tuesday, July 08, 2025.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.