Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Sports Programs

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for undergraduate &

Tuition remission for graduate courses

Retirement plan with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Elon University seeks an Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Sports Programs to lead club sports, intramural activities and sport program operations on Elon Campus.

The role emphasizes student development, leadership mentoring, and collaboration with a diverse campus community. A master’s degree is preferred, with relevant recreation or higher education experience in collegiate settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sport management, health, physical education, or related field with required experience.
• Master's degree in higher education or related field strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for on-call responsibilities.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required; instructor cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor about 20 club sports student employees and 30 club sports officers.
• Develop and manage intramural sports programs and supervise staff.
• Assist in budgeting and management of Campus Recreation programs.
• Support Campus Recreation events and university-wide activities.
• Contribute to inclusive excellence and student development through programming.

Skills

Student development theory

Oral and written communication

Diversity equity inclusion

Partnership building

Organizational and project management

Mentoring and leadership development

Sports officiating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/sport management/related field

Master's degree in higher education/student personnel/related field

Job description

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Sports Programs

Location: Elon Campus

Title: Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Sports Programs

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Campus Recreation

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

Campus Recreation provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The assistant director is an essential member of the Campus Recreation professional team and provides daily management of sport programs, including club sports and intramural sports.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sport management, health, physical education, or related field with the following experience: Completed bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor's experience required. Completed master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and 1-2 years of experience (including graduate assistantships/apprenticeships) in collegiate recreation or a related functional area in higher education strongly preferred

Valid driver's license required for on-call responsibilities and some other events/activities. Certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid required. Instructor certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to utilize student development theory to design, implement, and evaluate effective programs, services, and interventions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships and relating effectively with a diverse range of constituents and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Commitment to divisional and university priorities for mentoring, leadership and skill development, inclusive excellence, wellness and well-being, vibrant residential campus experience, civic engagement, and continuous improvement and operational excellence
• College and/or high school sports officiating experience preferred

Job Duties

• Club Sports Management: Oversee the administration of all club sports organizations, including participation clearance, budgets, scheduling of practices/contests, leadership development, fundraising, hazing prevention/intervention, and other club sports and student organization policies and procedures. Supervise and evaluate approximately 20 club sports student employees. Mentor and advise officers and leaders of 30 club sports with more than 1,000 participants. Advise the Club Sports Council. Facilitate the Club Sports Leadership Academy, an annual leadership development program for club sports officers. Develop and implement policies, processes, and trainings for club sports coaches.
• Intramural Sports and Outdoor Facilities Management: Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive intramural sports program that includes team sports, tournaments, and individual/dual sports. Manage the daily operations and scheduling of recreation fields and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. Supervise and evaluate approximately 15 intramural sports student employees.
• Department and Recreation Programs Administration and Advocacy: Actively participate in all Campus Recreation staff meetings. Assist in the development and management of program budgets. Assist in teaching CPR/AED/First Aid classes for Campus Recreation student employees. Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive environment in all programs and facilities. Foster positive relationships on and off campus to promote Campus Recreation and the HealthEU wellness initiative.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision making. Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation. Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on-call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow-up support for student concerns. Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Recreation.
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon's foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
• Supervisors of student employees implement the ElonGROW (Guided Reflection on Work) model in their supervisory practices by facilitating regular guided reflection conversations that connect workplace learning with students' broader educational and career goals, ensuring a consistent, developmental approach to student employment across the university.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on-call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow-up support for student concerns.