Director, Athletics & Recreation

Capilano University; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Capilano University seeks a Director of Athletics & Recreation to lead the department's initiatives in sports, wellness, and recreation. This role involves overseeing programming, fostering student engagement, and leading teams to enhance physical well-being and varsity athletics. Candidates should have significant experience in sport administration and a master’s degree in a related field, ensuring a focus on diverse student needs and community engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in Sport Administration at the college or university level.
• Management and supervisory experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and management of the Department of Athletics & Recreation.
• Integrate physical well-being initiatives into programming across the university.
• Ensure excellence in campus recreation and varsity sports.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial ability

Staff management

Diversity support

Education

Master’s Degree in Physical Education

Kinesiology

Health Management

Sports Management

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$111,289.00 / yr - CA$148,385.00 / yr

Working With Us

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

The foundation of our student focused teams encompassing the Registrar’s Office, Student Success, and the Center for International Experience is rooted in the holistic student journey; it’s not just a part of what we do – it defines our purpose and guides our daily operations.

Our dedicated Student Experience teams enthusiastically connect with students, whether they are prospective or currently enrolled, starting from the initiation of their academic journey and continuing through to graduation and beyond. We are committed to elevating the student experience and supporting them through various activities such as course selection, campus resources, student housing, and trajectory planning, while also fostering genuine and lasting relationships.

We’re fortunate enough to be working on meaningful student experience initiatives year-round, where new ideas and opportunities form every day. Our newest implementation is our new residence building that will transform us from a commuter campus into a home-like environment that is open 24 / 7, where new positions will be created, and functionalities explored.

Ready to be part of re-envisioning the university experience? Join us on our student facing teams, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education, and the lives of our students.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Student Success, the Director, Athletics & Recreation is responsible for the administration and management of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, the Centre for Sport & Wellness, varsity athletics, wellness and physical literacy programming, recreation programming, and active heath programs. As part of CapU’s Envisioning 2030 plan and commitment to the Okanagan Charter, well-being is a central focus of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. The Director is responsible for integrating physical well-being initiatives into all aspects of programming within the department and help facilitate physical well-being programming across the university.

The Director is responsible for ensuring success in the three pillars of the Department of Athletics and Recreation : leadership in well-being and active living, excellence in campus recreation, and excellence in varsity sport. To achieve these aims, the Director provides leadership and supervision to employees (including varsity coaches), manages programming, oversees the facility and finances, and maintains strong connections across university departments. This includes direct connections and collaborations with other campus units including Human Resources, Counselling and Learning Support, Student Affairs, and Kinesiology. The Director works closely with other campus leaders in the strategic development of policies, programs, and opportunities that foster student success and opportunities for engagement for our wider university community.

Beyond the university, the Director of Athletics and Recreation is responsible for relations with a variety of external groups. The Director represents the university at regional, provincial and national athletic associations (CCAA and PACWest), ensuring CapU is a key leader in varsity athletics. The Director also acts as a connection to the regional community to ensure that the Centre for Sport and Wellness is harnessed both as a local community resource and utilized as a source of revenue for the department. The Director is also responsible (in conjunction with CapU Foundation) for supporting fundraising efforts for the department

• Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Health, Sports Management, or related field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ recent related experience in Sport Administration at the college or university level. Management and supervisory experience is required.
• Certification with National Coaching and Administration program preferred.
• Leadership experience of staff and students in the areas of varsity athletics, wellness and physical literacy and active health programming.
• Entrepreneurial ability in maximizing the revenue generating capacity of Athletics and Recreation services, active health programing, and Centre facilities.
• Proven experience in supporting diverse student populations and their needs for physical literacy and active health.

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

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