Assistant Director, Club Sports & Recreation Programs

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits for employee and/or</

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director, Sport Clubs and Wildcat Summer Camp in Evanston, IL. You will supervise Sport Club programs, oversee camp operations, and coordinate risk management and safety across activities.

Role requires strong leadership, budgeting, staff training, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Collaboration with Registrar and Health Services is essential for eligibility and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Wellness or related field, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum 1 year experience in programming and developing sports clubs, intramurals and recreation.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience administering competitive sports, camp and recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision to Sport Club programs and oversee the day-to-day Sport Club administration.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to review sport club activities, facilities, and equipment to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Sport Club events and practices ensuring adequate support and risk mitigation.
• Conduct Sport Club Officer training and familiarize all Club Officers with current department, university and program policies and procedures as outlined in the Sport Club Manual.
• Maintain and enforce Sport Club eligibility practices in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar and University Health Services.
• Assist with budget oversight of Sport Clubs, helping to ensure financial responsibility, making purchases, processing payments and oversight of Sport Club allocation process.
• Serve as the primary advisor/liaison between Sport Club teams and the university.
• Assist the Sport Club Travel Coordinator in management of travel processes and procedures.
• Assist with the day-to-day Wildcat Camp operations
• Recruit, hire and train Wildcat Camp staff.
• Process online camp registration including waiver management, payment follow-up and confirmation.

Skills

Staff management

Independence

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Wellness or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director, Sport Clubs and Wildcat Summer Camp in Evanston, IL. You will supervise Sport Club programs, oversee camp operations, and coordinate risk management and safety across activities.

Role requires strong leadership, budgeting, staff training, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Collaboration with Registrar and Health Services is essential for eligibility and safety compliance.