Assistant Director, Sport Clubs

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The University of Dayton Campus Recreation Department seeks a self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive professional who is responsible for the overall supervision, guidance and strategic vision of a comprehensive and diverse Sport Club program, consisting of 30+ recreational, instructional and competitive sport clubs with over 1,000 student athletes. This individual has responsibilities that encompass a wide variety of administrative, supervisory, programming, planning, developing, coordinating, assessment and oversight of all aspects of the sport club program. The ideal candidate for this position will be a visionary leader capable of transforming the current sport club model into a tiered model that elevates the profile of both competitive and high-functioning clubs. With an emphasis on education and leadership development, this individual is responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term objectives with the focus of leveraging the sport club experience as a driving force towards student recruitment and retention. The duties include, but are not limited to, advising student organizations, programming and calendar development, administration of contests and game management, implementation of policies and procedures including fiscal management, risk mitigation and promotion of programs. Vital to the sport club program will be developing high-impact experiential learning opportunities for students as part of a transformational UD education. Further, the Assistant Director of Sport Clubs is expected to display a commitment to understand and support the University of Dayton's distinctive Marianist tradition and educational vision, as well as a willingness to model institutional values of service to others, community, and inclusivity.

Requirements

• Candidate must currently have a bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of progressive responsibility in a sport club or athletics environment with specific knowledge of eligibility requirements, administration of contests, risk mitigation and game management
• Working knowledge of current risk mitigation standards and practices in sport club or athletic team programming
• Articulated passion for promoting holistic wellbeing and enhancing student learning
• Success working collaboratively with various constituents
• Excellent written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings, weekends, and provide service on an on-call basis

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Business Administration, Student Development, Higher Education or related field
• Direct, successful experience in a collegiate sport club, ideally in an officer position
• Experience in the administration of a sport club program in a collegiate recreation setting including creative problem solving, critical thinking skills, establishing or managing a tiered sport club model, and commitment to a developmental philosophy for participants

Responsibilities

• Officer Development and Advising
• Risk Mitigation and Compliance
• Promotion and Outreach
• Personnel
• Scheduling
• Fiscal Operations
• Related Duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director