Assistant Director, Sport Programs & Campus Recreation

Wake Forest University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks an Assistant Director of Sport Programs to provide strategic leadership for Campus Recreation’s Intramural and Club Sports. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the role supervises the Sport Programs Coordinator and 85+ Supervisors, guiding program strategy and daily administration serving 2,100+ students annually.

This position shapes inclusive, high‑impact programming, partners across Campus Life, and oversees risk management, facility scheduling, and budget

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and a minimum of at least 3 years full-time professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Knowledge of rules and officiating techniques in major intramural team sports and/or advising club sport teams.
• Experience hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student employees.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; Proficiency in computing skills and assessment including the use of IMLeagues.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and evaluate the full-time Sport Programs Coordinator, establishing clear performance expectations, professional development goals, and workflow priorities.
• Establish and execute long-term strategic plans, operational goals, and learning outcomes for the Sport Programs unit in alignment with departmental and university missions.
• Co-manage Campus Recreation’s outdoor facility footprint (3 fields, 8 courts, disc golf course, and running trails); direct facility scheduling, reservation approvals, and weekly maintenance with Facilities team.
• Design and implement comprehensive risk management policies, safety protocols, travel procedures, and facility inspection standards to minimize university liability and protect participant safety.
• Conduct routine inspections of outdoor fields, courts, and sports gear; oversee the inventory and lifecycle maintenance of all program equipment.

Skills

3+ years experience

Rules and officiating techniques

Hiring and supervision

Written and verbal communications

IMLeagues

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks an Assistant Director of Sport Programs to provide strategic leadership for Campus Recreation’s Intramural and Club Sports. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the role supervises the Sport Programs Coordinator and 85+ Supervisors, guiding program strategy and daily administration serving 2,100+ students annually.

This position shapes inclusive, high‑impact programming, partners across Campus Life, and oversees risk management, facility scheduling, and budget