Assistant Director- Intramural and Recreation Programs

• Develop, coordinate, and manage a comprehensive intramural sports program, including leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Oversee daily operations of intramural events, including facility setup, risk management, conflict resolution, and emergency response.
• Monitor program budgets, manage equipment inventory, and coordinate purchasing in alignment with departmental goals.
• Utilize scheduling and registration software (e.g., IMLeagues) to manage participants, schedules, standings, and communication.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, staff input, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop innovative, one-time programs to expand the reach and visibility of Campus Recreation.
• Collaborate with student leaders and university partners to align programs with group goals and development needs.
• Prepare participation reports on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Promote programs through collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Serve on university committees as opportunities arise.
• Establish and maintain a risk management plan in compliance with industry standards.
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate student officials and supervisors to ensure quality programming and rule enforcement.
• Supervise student facilitators supporting team challenge activities.

• Administer the Play by Design program to create customized recreational experiences for diverse student organizations.
• Lead and support campus-wide initiatives such as Real Life Recess and The Vinny Games to enhance student engagement.
• Design and facilitate team challenges that promote collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving among student groups.

• Bachelor's degree or 6 or more years of work experience; Master's preferred.
• At least three (3) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing/managing comprehensive sport programming.
• Knowledge of standard practices in recreational sports.
• Experience officiating and/or training officials preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Demonstrated experience and abilities to work as part of a professional team that collaborates effectively with colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.
• Analytical skills to identify problems; assess alternatives; and render consistent, logical decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles.

• Office, indoor and outdoor sporting, and non-sporting events environment
• Non-smoking environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Maintain flexible hours for occasional sporting and other events that may occur on weekends and evenings as required

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the work day
• Consistently operates a computer and office equipment
• Walking or working with sport facilities 30% of the work day
• Must be able to traverse throughout the building and campus. Must be able to match speed of movement to game play. Regularly ascending/descending building levels and occasionally ladders or stools.
• Must be able to lift, move and set up items weighing as much as 50 lbs.
• Must be able to discuss, converse with, and exchange accurate information with arena patrons, staff, stakeholders, etc.

• Local, regional, or national travel as needed.

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