Assistant Director, Competitive Sports

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Competitive Sports, the Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the administration, development, strategy and implementation of competitive sports programming for the campus community.

To be successful in this position, you will bring :

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the execution of intramural sports, club sports, and/or sport related special event programming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A fundamental understanding of officiating in sports and the ability to teach and/or officiate occasional sporting contests.
• An understanding of student development theory and application.
• Knowledge of risk management practices in recreation settings.
• Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
• Passion for trying, learning, improving, and sharing best practices to programs and services.
• A proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in analysis, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Good teamwork with a strong attention to detail and follow through.
• NIRSA competencies for programming at the intermediate level.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Certifications and Licenses

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification