Job Title: Assistant Director, Sport Clubs
Department: Campus Recreation
Reports to: Director of Campus Recreation
Job Responsibilities:
Sport Clubs Programming
Directly oversee all aspects of a comprehensive sport club program, including 51 sport clubs with about 1300 participants
Create and enforce administrative policies and procedures for participant membership, eligibility, conduct/discipline, and risk management
Enforce safety and conduct regulations for sport clubs, including travel and behavioral compliance. Partner with Rowan Police and the Dean of Students to monitor and report activities in alignment with the Clery Act and University community standards.
Coordinate all off-campus logistics including streamlining practice schedules, securing venue rentals/contracts, and processing necessary insurance documentation
Develop, revise, and maintain all training manuals, forms, and documents
Direct oversight of a third-party athletic training service or other university athletic training staff. This service includes on-campus appointments and supervision at sport club home events
Inventory and purchase sport club equipment
Process referee, coaches, and athletic trainer payments
Assist in the maintenance, inventory, and upkeep of sport club equipment/storage
Plan an annual sport club awards event
Develop marketing strategies to promote the Sport Club program, including the Annual Sport Club Fair
Present at University Open Houses and Orientations for recruitment of our Sport Club programs
Sport Clubs Administrative & Financial Oversight
Directly oversee the Graduate Coordinator of Sport Clubs
Hire train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate 6-10 Sport Clubs Supervisors as first responders and event management at sport club home events and practices
Schedule necessary staff for all sport club home events and practices on and off campus
Oversee risk management procedures, including the inspection of facilities/fields, participant roster checks, and sport club equipment
Oversee the processing of Sport Club purchases, credit card reconciliation, and all financial transitions as part of the allocation of a $250,00 annual budget.
Conduct annual budget hearings with each Sport Club to determine individual club allocations
Develop comprehensive Sport Club officer and coach trainings/workshops that focus on university policies/requirements, club leadership, marketing, retention, conflict resolution, and personal wellness
Collaborate with Student Organization Services, Community Standards, Student Equity and Compliance, and other campus partners to ensure that training is congruent with other University expectations
Advise over 100 student officers on successfully reaching both their organizational and personal career goals
Partner with University Advancement to support fundraising campaigns benefiting sport clubs
Provide on-site event oversight and emergency on-call support for evening and weekend programming
Administrative Responsibilities
Create an environment that promotes and facilitates student learning and development
Provide superior customer service to all campus recreation patrons
Actively participate in the student development program including new employee orientation, the annual employee training program, and ongoing training sessions and in-services
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings
Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating on-going departmental special events
Participate in other Division of Student Life initiatives, programs, and committees as required
Assist in the overall operation of the department by providing input and completing assigned projects, annual goals and objectives, and annual reports
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University and one year of professional experience
NOTE: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years paraprofessional experience in collegiate recreation can be in lieu of one year of professional experience
Experience: Two (2) years experience working with Sport Club programming
Specific Skills:
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work well within a team environment
Experience in developing, implementing and articulating policies and procedures
Attention to detail for risk management practices
Experience in public speaking and facilitating presentations/trainings
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing and other computer applications in a PC or MAC environment
Knowledge in working with google drive and microsoft office applications
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
Education:
Masters Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Promotion, Recreation or related field and 3 years of direct sport clubs experience within a collegiate recreation program
Experience:
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, positive and effective working relationships with diverse campus populations and multiple constituency groups
Read, analyze, and interpret documents and contracts, and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
CPR Instructor Certification
Experience working with Anthology Engage, Innosoft Fusion, and SubItUp Staff Scheduling programs
Salary:
In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 22, ($67,027.48 to $77,083.88), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.
For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10).
Benefits:
For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).
For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/
Note:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
