Assistant Director of Competitive Sports

Furman University; United States; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Furman University is seeking an Assistant Director of Competitive Sports within Campus Recreation. The role leads intramurals, expands club sports, and develops a drop-in series to engage more students.

You will steward resources, recruit and supervise student staff, and collaborate on wellness programming across the division. The position requires a Master’s degree in recreation or related field, strong organizational skills, and CPR/First Aid certification, with evening/weekend hours and

Qualificações

• Master's degree in recreation/higher education administration or related field.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to multitask.
• Ability to engage a diverse student population with a positive attitude.
• CPR/First Aid certification required upon employment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee intramurals operations, including recruiting, training, and supervising student staff.
• Expand club sports program and manage equitable disbursement of over $70,000 yearly across 21+ clubs.
• Develop a drop-in competition series to engage students outside traditional intramurals.
• Collaborate with Student Involvement to create wellness-focused recreation programs.
• Monitor risk, collect participation data, and inform evidence-based decisions.
• Manage software, facilities, and equipment for competitive sports.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Prioritize and multitask

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Customer service orientation

CPR/First Aid certification

Formação

Master's degree in recreation/higher education administration

Ferramentas

Fusion Recreation Modules

Innosoft Fusion (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Job Title: Assistant Director of Competitive Sports

Job Family: Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Pay Type: Salary

Department: Campus Recreation 1

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Competitive Sports within Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) is an integral part of the daily operation of the department and the Division of Student Life. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Fitness & Competitive Sports, the assistant director will oversee a comprehensive, modernized, collegiate version of competitive sports programs. The assistant director will oversee the operation of intramurals, club sports, and a drop-in series.

Responsibilities

Responsible for upholding the department values and fostering a welcome environment for all. Assists with developing departmental and divisional strategy to accomplish the organizational mission and uses the departmental, divisional, and institutional strategic plans as frameworks for designing purposeful work in the competitive sports space. Directly responsible for the overall operations of intramurals, including but limited to recruiting, leading, training, and evaluating approximately 1 student manager, 6-10 student supervisors and 15-20 student officials, expanding our inclusive participation base, and strengthening the quality of intramurals. Responsible for expanding the club sports program to meet modern, collegiate recreation standards, advising the Club Sports Council for divvying up over $70,000 annually, and overseeing equitable disbursement of funds to the 21+ clubs. Charged with developing a drop-in competition series primarily aimed at engaging students that do not participate in traditional intramurals due to the heavier commitment. These will be purposeful initiatives that are built in a collaborative environment centered on/around the work of the student health and wellbeing and employee wellness committees. Works collaboratively with the Office of Student Involvement and Engagement to create recreation programming that is vibrant, promotes wellness and wellbeing, creates opportunities for all students to feel a sense of belongingness, and contributes to the personal and interpersonal development of students as promised by The Furman Advantage (TFA). Responsible for assessing, marketing, and assisting with managing risk within competitive sports. Responsible for collecting and analyzing participation and outcome data on competitive sports programs to demonstrate impact and guide support evidence-based decision making within the department. Responsible for managing software, facilities, and equipment related to competitive sports; i.e. Fusion Recreation Modules (or similar), fields and out-buildings, and intramural and club sport equipment. Assists with developing and managing departmental policies and procedures. Serves on campus committees as assigned. Completes performance review process with supervisor to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and University goals. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the goals and objectives of the department, the Division of Student Life, and the University. The intent of this job classification description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.

Education/Skill Requirements

Master’s degree in recreation/higher education administration, or related field, required. Must have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Ability to interact with a diverse population and maintain a positive attitude in time of crisis. Must have problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Customer service oriented. Certification in CPR/First Aid will be required upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate assistantship in related field. Understanding of Innosoft’s Fusion modular management system preferred. Relevant industry certifications recognized by nationally accredited bodies (e.g., American Red Cross, etc.).

Work Conditions

Work is typically performed under a mixture of usual office and practitioner conditions. Work may include: Frequent varied weather conditions. Occasional exposure to crisis situations. Frequent pushing and pulling of sports equipment. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Evening and weekend hours required. Some travel required.

Education Requirements

Masters (Required)

The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American. The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, The Furman Humanities Center, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and our newest addition, The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society. Furman is located on traditional Cherokee land in Greenville, South Carolina, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.