Asst. Director, Wellness & Recreation – Club Sports and Special Events

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The assistant director of club sports and camp reports to the director of recreational sports programs. This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating club sports, late-night programming and special events as well as assisting with the Mini Canes Summer Camp Program.

• Oversee the direction and operations of the club sports program to include mentoring student participants and manage coaches.

• Assist club sport officers with their budget preparation and presentation to the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC).

• Coordinate with other professional staff with travel planning, purchasing requests, and reimbursements for club sport events.

• Oversee all club budgets consisting of SAFAC funds, donation accounts and agency accounts totaling over $250,000.

• Conduct club sports officers meetings. Coordinate fundraising and revenue generating opportunities for club sports.

• Oversee the Federation of Club Sports Council which is the governing body of all club sports.

• Assist in overall administration of the Summer Mini Canes Recreational Sports summer camp program.

• Develop and implement late night programming events in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs. 

• Develop student learning outcomes and assess late night events success Supervise the club sport athletic training staff and serve as liaison with health provider to develop, implement coverage and treatment.

• Manage and coordinate maintenance club sports vans for travel per risk management.

• Maintain and use club sports management software (i.e. Do Sports Easy.)

• Create and recommend policy implementation and regulations, communication and evaluation concerning club sports and summer camp.

• Work closely with the director of recreational sports programs in program, personnel, and fiscal management programs.

• Communicate all department and University Risk Management policies to all club sports.

• Assist in the development of a risk management program to ensure a safe environment.

• Track revenues and expenditures regularly as it relates to the club sports program. 

• Maintain fiscal summaries and cost analyses of activities. 

• Assist in the annual budget preparation for club sports and summer camp programs. 

• Complete requested assessments of all programs, services and activities.

• Participate in a unified team approach in the delivery of departmental programs and services.

• Support department’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle and recreational sports.  

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreational Sports or Executive Director of the Department of Wellness and Recreation.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum two years of professional experience required or a combination of education and work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to direct, manage, implement and evaluate departmental operations.
• Ability to establish departmental goals and objectives which support overall strategies.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, develop, and train others.
• Exceptional knowledge of the rules and regulations governing a wide array of sports and ability to direct and manage large sporting events.
• Strong working knowledge of the University’s policies that govern student organizations, risk management, purchasing, travel, and outside vendors.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Due to the nature of the responsibilities, flexibility to a variable work schedule (early mornings, evenings and weekends) is necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Experience administering club sports and youth programming.
• Experience in club sports training and supervision of multiple part time student staff.
• Experience in late night programming and administering risk management practices for recreation programs.
• Have initiative, leadership skills, oral/written skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the development and implementation of recreational programs to a culturally diverse population.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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