Assistant Director, Club & Intramural Sports Programs

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Assistant Director of Competitive Sports to lead Club Sports and intramural programs. You’ll foster inclusive recreation, student engagement, leadership development, and a sense of belonging across RSOs and student activities.

You’ll partner with Student Affairs, supervise 20+ student staff, and manage facilities, equipment, and risk management while aligning with university expectations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years in student affairs or campus recreation.
• Experience supervising student employees.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and financial processes.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Club Sports and RSOs.
• Partner with Student Affairs to align programs with university policies.
• Oversee intramural leagues, events, and staffing.
• Manage budgets, purchasing, and financial stewardship.
• Supervise 20+ part-time and student employees.
• Support safety, risk management, and incident response.
• Coordinate facilities, field use, and equipment management.

Skills

Budget management

Student leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Supervision of student employees

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Assistant Director of Competitive Sports to lead Club Sports and intramural programs. You’ll foster inclusive recreation, student engagement, leadership development, and a sense of belonging across RSOs and student activities.

You’ll partner with Student Affairs, supervise 20+ student staff, and manage facilities, equipment, and risk management while aligning with university expectations and safety standards.