Director Athletics and Recreational Sports

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports to lead the athletic program at its Greensburg campus. This role involves managing staff, overseeing budgets, ensuring NCAA compliance, and enhancing student-athlete experiences. Candidates should have extensive experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for experience requirement.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Athletic program and programming.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and University regulations.
• Oversee budgets, fundraising, and marketing for athletics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Organization

NCAA Rules Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

On March 10, the University of Pittsburgh announced the implementation of a strategichiring freeze. Currently, the University is only accepting applications for positions that are essential oroperationally critical. Those positions are listed on our website.

Job Description - Director Athletics and Recreational Sports (25002740)

Director Athletics and Recreational Sports

Greensburg Athletics - Pennsylvania-Greensburg - ( 25002740 )

The Pitt Greensburg Athletics Department is a proud member of the NCAA Division III level. The Department of Athletics consists of 13 varsity athletic
men’s and women’s teams that compete in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).

Job Summary

Directs the Athletic program at a regional campus. Leads team and oversees budgets, planning, fundraising, marketing, media contract negotiations, student-athlete development, and facilities. Ensures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

The Director Athletics and Regional Sports job duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervising staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews and documenting disciplinary actions and other personnel administration;
• Managing work schedules and approving timecards;
• Providing professional development opportunities;
• Directing and managing the Athletic program and programming;
• Administering campus recreational sports and campus fitness center;
• Partnering with coaches and athletic training staff to establish schedules, games, travel arrangements, events, including regular season and tournament matches;
• Ensuring compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conference, and University rules and regulations;
• Reviewing and approving all athletic business operations;
• Preparing departmental and fundraising budgets and reconciling the accounts on a monthly basis;
• Developing effective media and community relations and negotiating media contracts;
• Promoting strategies for marketing athletics programs to generate revenues;
• Overseeing and contributing to fundraising opportunities and outreach activities;
• Contributing to the overall success of the campus' athletics programs by enriching student athlete development, success and overall experience.

Physical Effort

While in the office, the position is primarily sedentary, but will require attending on-campus events and meetings at various campus locations.

The position requires a considerable amount of nontraditional work hours due to practice schedules, games and away travel. Physical exertion is required at various times.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Director - Regional Athletics

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Master's degree in relevant field is preferred. Must have:- Excellent communication, leadership, planning and organization skills;- Thorough understanding of NCAA rules and their application;- Proven record of initiating programs;- Prior supervisory experience;- Computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office products.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with weekend and evening hours as needed

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets