Assistant Director, Campus Recreation - Oxford College of Emory University

Emory University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Campus Recreation to lead well-being programming at a vibrant college campus. This role involves overseeing diverse activities such as aquatics, fitness classes, and intramural sports, while also managing staff and organizing major events. You will play a key role in enhancing student engagement and well-being through innovative programming and strategic planning. If you are passionate about recreation and student development, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on campus life and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sports administration or related field required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in recreation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus recreation programs including intramural sports and fitness classes.
• Supervise staff and manage recruitment and training of student workers.
• Organize large-scale campus events and analyze program data.

Skills

Leadership

Program Development

Data Analysis

Supervisory Skills

Event Management

Education

Master's degree in Sports Administration or related field

Tools

Budget Management Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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Description

THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for the Center for Healthful Living at Oxford College provides leadership and direction over all well-being programming for campus recreation, which includes aquatics, group fitness classes, recreation programming, intramural sports, club sports, and the recreation work-study program. Assists the Center for Healthful Living in implementing a program that supports student learning and follows public health best practices. Supervises two full-time staff and student staff related to recreation. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of the Center for Healthful Living.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the implementation, assessment, and operations of campus recreation at Oxford College, including intramural sports and group fitness.
• Supervises two full-time staff, Intramural Coordinator and Aquatic Coordinator.
• Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and training of student recreation staff.
• Organizes and executes large-scale campus events such as Oxford Olympics and Family Weekend 5K.
• Collects and analyzes data to assess and evaluate programs and initiatives.
• Develops and manages the operating budgets for the assigned functional area.
• Participates in goal setting and long-range planning.
• Develops goals, student learning outcomes, and program objectives.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the overall department strategic plan.
• Stays current on trends and best practices to develop new and improved programming.
• Participates in professional organizations, conferences, and workshops.
• Serves on assigned campus recreation and university work teams and committees as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree from an accredited institution in sports administration, recreation, student affairs, or closely related field, and three years of full-time professional experience related to position, including supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.