Nicholas Hunter
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented sports and recreation management professional with experience in event coordination, policy enforcement, and payroll administration. Skilled in staff training, conflict resolution, and emergency response while supporting safe, organized athletic programs. Committed to smooth operations and high-quality participant experiences.
Overview
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1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Programs Lead Supervisor
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
06.2026 - Current
- Communicated and consistently enforced university, departmental, intramural sports, and sports club policies and procedures.
- Supervised operation of intramural sports and sport club events, including oversight of up to 75 people at a time.
- Responded to all emergencies (accidents/injuries, inclement weather, etc.).
- Provided support for special projects and events.
- Trained student workers on referee/officiating policies and procedures.
- Facilitate office operations, and maintain payroll administration for a team of 60+ student employees.
Iowa University Intramural Referee/Official
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Officiated intramural games across Iowa University recreation fields and gym spaces.
- Checked participant eligibility and confirmed team rosters at game sites.
- Resolved player disputes and maintained respectful sportsmanship during games.
- Maintained participant safety through careful monitoring and supervision.
- Assisted new referees with training and learning specific game rules and regulations.
- Communicated effectively with players, coaches, staff, and fans regarding issues related to the game and match.
Sports Programs Internship
Iowa University
Iowa City, Iowa
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Helped conduct weekly meetings.
- Assist in the supervision of sports clubs and intramurals.
- Assisted in the orchestration of the State of Iowa Flag Football Tournament.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives, and meet deadlines.
- Hands-on experience in sports program management, staff development, and event supervision.
Golf Practicum Field Experience
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in a university-sponsored golf practicum at the John Deere Classic, gaining hands-on experience in professional golf tournament operations, and event management.
- Assisted with event setup and on-site facilitation to support the successful execution of a professional PGA Tour event.
- Gained firsthand insight into the planning, coordination, and operational processes required to execute a large-scale, professional golf tournament.
Winter Special Olympics Field Experience
University Of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with event setup and teardown while ensuring a safe, organized, and inclusive environment for Special Olympics athletes.
- Supported athletes throughout the event, while adhering to established safety procedures, policies, and event guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to prepare event spaces, assist athletes, and maintain a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports And Recreation Management
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2025
Skills
- Sports operations
- Event coordination
- Payroll administration
- Policy enforcement
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
- Tournament planning
- Emergency response
- Team management
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Inventory oversight
Certification
CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Programs Lead Supervisor
University of Iowa
06.2026 - Current
Sports Programs Internship
Iowa University
08.2025 - 12.2025
Golf Practicum Field Experience
University of Iowa
05.2025 - 08.2025
Winter Special Olympics Field Experience
University Of Iowa
12.2024 - 01.2025
Iowa University Intramural Referee/Official
University of Iowa
08.2024 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports And Recreation Management
University of Iowa