Commensurate based on qualifications and experience. Hours flexible; department’s office business hours, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Frequent evenings and weekends depending upon activities and assignments. Attends meetings and conferences concerning students and with student groups at times beyond usual working hours. Twelve month, full-time position. Excellent benefit package. Texas has no state income tax.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
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Application Procedures: All applicants are required to submit a formal job application through the Texas A&M University Human Resources website at https://jobs.tamu.edu. Select appropriate career site depending on whether you are an external or internal applicant. If External Career Site is selected, then choose College Station/Qatar. Search for position Assistant Director - Youth Programs (R-060078).
For best consideration, a resume/CV are strongly recommended. In addition, applicants are encouraged to write a solicitation letter asking past Rec Sports employees to contribute to our department to a project/campaign of their choice.
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality, inclusive experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.
What we want
The Assistant Director of Youth programs will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a schedule of youth programs serving the children of students, faculty, staff and community members, including summer camp programs. Serves as departmental point of contact with the Office of Youth Engagement and University Youth Programs. Provides organizational and administrative support to all departmental programs that involve youth. Ensures all university, system, state, and federal laws and policies are followed regarding the management of youth programs and the training of staff working with children. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
Responsibilities:
PROGRAMMING: Plan, organize, and implement a schedule of youth programs, including summer camp programs. Provide administrative coordination, vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the programs. Ensure all university, system, state, and federal laws and policies are followed regarding the management of youth programs and the training of staff working with children. Ensure that industry best practices are being implemented and followed. Sets program procedures and offerings/schedules. Facilitates the scheduling of space for these activities. Coordinates with other programming areas to provide expertise and staffing in program activities. Works with the marketing and communications team to ensure these programs are effectively marketed to the Texas A&M community and surrounding area. Manages all communication and feedback from program participants, staff, and campus partners, with professionalism and punctuality.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates 75+ student assistants (youth programs staff and counselors.) Designs and manages all aspects of staff orientation and training to ensure all staff are aware of specific laws and policies regarding working with children. Regularly appraises staff performance based on measurable objectives.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:? Create annual program budget, monitoring income and expenditures and forecasting year-end net income. Monitor all supplies, equipment, and expenditures. Generates invoices and manages collection of fees. Prepares and analyzes reports of financial, participation, and inventory data. Performs long-term budget forecasts and analysis of the youth programs budget; responsible for meeting annual revenue goals set by the department. Develops, implements, and maintains a life-cycle plan for the purchase and turnover of equipment.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Serves as a resource for other staff members whose programs have components involving youth programs, such as cheer camp, sport clubs events, etc. Acts as a liaison between Rec Sports and the Office for Youth Engagement and the University Youth Programs Office.
DEPARTMENT MISSION DUTIES: Serves on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assists in establishing long and short-term goals of the department. Attends local, state, and national workshops and conferences; hosts and presents at various workshops. Maintains positive relationships within department, other university departments, community and vendors. Assists other university staff members as requested. Interacts with students, faculty, and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, higher education/student affairs, recreation, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of progressively responsible experience in an area directly related to youth programs, camp management, recreational sports, or student affairs.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
CPR/AED and First Aid
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in related field.
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in an area directly related to youth/camp programs.
Experience in recreational sports industry.
American Camp Association Day Camp Director Certificate.
Salary Range: $4,617.67 - $5,934.94 Monthly
For further information you may contact:
Jason Kurten jkurten@rec.tamu.edu (979) 845-0383
Closing Date:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Start Date: June 1, 2023 (flexible)
Note to Applicants: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Application Procedures: All applicants are required to submit a formal job application through the Texas A&M University Human Resources website at https://jobs.tamu.edu. Select appropriate career site depending on whether you are an external or internal applicant. If External Career Site is selected, then choose College Station/Qatar. Search for position Assistant Director - Youth Programs (R-060078).
Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The university is centrally located, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio) and the state capitol (Austin). The university’s enrollment includes over 60,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges. The Texas A&M University Department of Recreational Sports is a department in the Division of Student Affairs. The Department's services include: aquatics, fitness classes, instructional classes, drop-in recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs, and outdoor activities. The diversity and assortment of sports activities and recreational facilities available promise opportunities for individuals to participate, whatever their level of ability or experience. The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality, inclusive experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.