Assistant Director, Competitive Sports & Club Programs

Furman University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University in Greenville, SC, invites applicants for Assistant Director of Competitive Sports within Campus Recreation and Wellness. The role supervises intramurals, club sports, and a drop-in series, driving inclusive participation and program excellence.

You will collaborate with Student Involvement, Health & Wellness, and Employee Wellness teams, ensure safe operations, and use data to guide decisions that support student wellbeing and The Furman Advantage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in recreation/higher education administration or related field.
• Excellent organizational and strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population and maintain composure in crisis.
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Customer service oriented; CPR/First Aid certification required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intramurals operations, including recruiting, training, and evaluating student staff.
• Expand club sports program and manage annual fund distribution.
• Develop a drop-in competition series to engage broader students.
• Collaborate with Health and Wellness committees to promote wellbeing and belonging.
• Assess and manage risk; collect and analyze participation data for program impact.
• Manage software, facilities, and equipment for competitive sports.
• Contribute to departmental policies; serve on campus committees.
• Complete performance reviews with supervisor and align with university goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Priority management

Diversity & crisis management

Problem solving

Customer service

CPR/First Aid certification

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree in recreation/higher education administration

Tools

Fusion modular management system

Job description

Furman University in Greenville, SC, invites applicants for Assistant Director of Competitive Sports within Campus Recreation and Wellness. The role supervises intramurals, club sports, and a drop-in series, driving inclusive participation and program excellence.

You will collaborate with Student Involvement, Health & Wellness, and Employee Wellness teams, ensure safe operations, and use data to guide decisions that support student wellbeing and The Furman Advantage.