Executive Director, Campus Recreation & Student Life

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Campus facilities access

Leadership role

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is recruiting a Director of Recreational Sports Programs for a prestigious educational institution in Klerksdorp, North West. The role leads strategic planning, development, and management of intercollegiate and intramural recreational sports, focusing on student engagement, safety, and inclusive experiences.

The successful candidate will oversee staff, budgets, facilities, risk management, and external relations, delivering high-quality programs and fostering a vibrant campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in recreational sports management with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and facility oversight.
• Knowledge of NCAA or similar regulations and student-athlete welfare.
• Strong risk management and safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop strategic plans for the recreational sports department, aligning with the institution's mission and goals.
• Oversee the administration and operation of intramural, club sports, and fitness programs.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop program staff including coaches, coordinators, and volunteers.
• Ensure maintenance of recreational sports facilities including fields, courts, and fitness centers.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets with revenue generation and expenditure control.
• Establish policies and procedures related to operations, safety, and participant conduct.
• Implement risk management strategies and ensure regulatory and insurance compliance.
• Foster relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners.
• Develop and execute marketing and communication plans for programs and events.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback and metrics.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Facility oversight

Risk management

Communication

Fundraising

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Team development

Formation

Master's degree in Sports Management / Higher Education Administration

Description du poste

Placements24 is recruiting a Director of Recreational Sports Programs for a prestigious educational institution in Klerksdorp, North West. The role leads strategic planning, development, and management of intercollegiate and intramural recreational sports, focusing on student engagement, safety, and inclusive experiences.

The successful candidate will oversee staff, budgets, facilities, risk management, and external relations, delivering high-quality programs and fostering a vibrant campus