Assistant Director, Sports Programs

1 month ago

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States Kennesaw State University, Department of Sports and Recreation Full time

Kennesaw State University is seeking an energetic leader for the position Assistant Director, Sport Programs. The position will oversee the Intramural and Club Sports programs, the staffing of these programs, including students, professionals, and Graduate Assistants. We are seeking an individual with proven leadership skills and innovative ideas for creative growth opportunities that will engage new users and promote healthy lifestyle choices for our students.

The positions will provide guidance, oversight, and planning for the Club and Intramural Sports programs; including but not limited to budgeting and financial planning, program policy and procedures, risk management, conflict resolution, and travel planning. A strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and talent development is essential.

This is a working supervisor position; on-site coverage and shifts for evening and weekend programming is required. Position is required to oversee programs located at both the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses; the office for this position is housed at the Owls Nest with the Sport Programs unit.

All Applications must be submitted via the Kennesaw State Human Resources portal, applications submitted via will not be considered. For the full Vacancy Announcement, Job Description, and application, please click HERE .

Job ID: 275425

JOB PURPOSE:

Oversees, plans, develops, and implements the Club and Intramural Sports programs within the Department of Sports & Recreation. Supervises the operations and maintenance of assigned staff and programs, managing full-time Coordinators and potentially supervising student assistants, graduate assistants, and interns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Provides guidance, oversight, and planning for the Club and Intramural Sports programs, including but not limited to budgets and financial planning, travel planning, program policy and procedures, risk management, and conflict resolution
  2. Provides guidance and sound interpretation of University, Division, Department, and program policies, procedures, operations, and training processes
  3. Oversees and guides intramural officials' training, officer meetings, participant disciplinary matters, and team sanctions, and assists with extramural arrangements as needed
  4. Builds and maintains cross-campus relationships to accomplish program goals involving University Relations, Legal Office and Risk Management Office
  5. Serves as point of contact for new club programs and inquiries
  6. Serves as Defensive Driver Course Instructor and CPR First Aide Instructor for department
  7. Provides guidance alongside appropriate personnel and services for marketing efforts; concussion protocol and return to play; facility reservation and space allocations; and EAPs and risk management protocol.
  8. Provides on-site risk management for home games, including off-campus home sites; works late nights and weekends; travels between two campuses as needed
  9. Provides mentoring, development, and supervision to assigned staff

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Four (4) years of relevant work experience.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW AND/OR INSTITUTION:

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Current and valid American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

One (1) year of supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of existing standards and best practices in collegiate recreation, such as CAS standards for Recreational Sports Programs and duty of care for areas of responsibility
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and talent development for staff members. This position of trust will contribute to the department's mission, vision, and values
  • Able to apply time management strategies to complete tasks and responsibilities by recognized and assigned deadlines
  • Adapt effectively in situations of change to policies, procedures, work assignments, and culture
  • Develop professional contacts and resources supporting work productivity
  • Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
  • Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
  • Computer and software skills necessary for the position
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
  • Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

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