Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth City State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness to manage various wellness programs and supervise the Melvyn and Vonda Reed Riley Wellness Center. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing student employees and maintaining aquatic programs.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in collegiate fitness systems and hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field. Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience related to the job.
• Experience managing a collegiate fitness and wellness program.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Viking Wellness Program and Viking Venture.
• Oversee student interns and work-study employees.
• Develop, implement, and supervise wellness programs.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable and self-motivated

Knowledge of aquatic program management

Fitness and wellness program management

Public relations skills

Ability to evaluate departmental goals

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness, the Coordinator of Campus Recreation & Wellness is responsible for managing the Viking Wellness Program (wellness & fitness programs & events for students, faculty and staff), Viking Venture (off‑campus programming initiatives such as team‑building exercises, small group interactions, ropes courses), and providing support to the overall management of the Melvyn and Vonda Reed Riley Wellness Center, Aquatics/Swimming Pool and Outdoor Recreation Field. The position collaborates with Academic Affairs to ensure proper maintenance of the pool and Wellness Center. The Coordinator oversees student interns, work‑study and student employees, and identifies potential partnerships to provide Viking Adventure to the ECSU community. The role develops, implements and supervises programs including intramural sports, club sports, e‑sports, group exercise, personal training, special events, and the management of the wellness center. The Coordinator represents the department on university‑wide committees and works 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, dependable and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Extensive knowledge in managing an aquatic program.
• Experience managing a collegiate fitness and/or wellness program.
• Ability to effectively organize information, events and resources.
• Experience presenting fitness and wellness education and information to students.
• Ability to identify potential risk hazards.
• Provide training to Peer Wellness Ambassadors.
• Experience teaching, training and assessing group exercise classes/instructors and/or personal trainers/health educators.
• Experience performing fitness/wellness assessments.
• Ability to coordinate, organize and anticipate details for special events and programs.
• Effective public relations, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate the achievement of departmental goals and objectives through formal assessment and professional reports.
• Experience and knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of different cultures or backgrounds.
• Knowledge of sports rules, equipment used, and sports officiating experience.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and evaluating all team sports and individual/dual activities within Intramural sports.
• Knowledge of student development theories.
• Program‑planning skills and ability to work with little direct supervision and perform multiple tasks.
• Responsible for budget preparation as it relates to competitive sports and special events.
• Contributes to strategic plan for Campus Recreation and Wellness by establishing short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Handles day‑to‑day operations of the intramural sports program, including disciplinary issues, updating brackets, and reviewing and revising policies as needed.
• Collects statistical data to be utilized in established reporting practices.
• Ability to plan and organize programs and activities.
• Skill to negotiate contracts, supervise students and employees.
• Ability to affirmatively model effective leadership, good moral character and ethics.
• Skilled with computer usage competencies and knowledge of technological trends for advancing Student Affairs operations.

Minimum Training and Experience

Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, health education, health promotion or a related field with at least one year of experience, or a combination of education and experience.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.