Assistant Director, Recreational Sports & Family Programs
University of Houston
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Posted: 27-Mar-24
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Family/Youth
Intramurals
Sport Clubs
Preferred Education:
Masters
Why UH?
INSTITUTION - University of Houston is a Division I university with over 47,000 undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled and is one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, designated as a Hispanic-serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution. UH has strong athletic programs and is in the Big 12 Athletic Conference. The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium serves as home to the varsity swimming and diving team. Benefits include employer paid health coverage, retirements through the Teacher Retirement System, Power Up Wellness program, professional development opportunities, and staff scholarships available for eligible employees.
DEPARTMENT - Contributing to an institutional culture of care, the Department of Campus Recreation is one of six departments that comprise the Health and Well-being team within the Division of Student Affairs. UH is committed to supporting all students, faculty and staff and is a Jed Campus. Campus Recreation plays an integral role in the well-being of the UH community.
DISCOVER THE SPACE CITY - The City of Houston is a global city that is rich with arts and entertainment including vibrant Theater and Museum Districts, the World Series winning Houston Astros, Houston Texans and Houston Rockets, cultural events, and over 1400 acres of green space for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit NASA or take a short drive to Galveston. H-town is also filled with endless dining options for foodies.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Director of Rec Sports and Family Programs is responsible for the day-to-day operation and staff supervision of a comprehensive Recreational Sports program that consists of Sport Clubs, Family Programs, and Intramural Sports. The Assistant Director will be responsible for development, long-range planning and assessment, budget, risk management, and maintaining accurate records of participation. This position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation. Evenings and weekends are required.
Job Duties: Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Directs the recruitment, selection, supervision, payroll process, and evaluation of staff and students; provide guidance, and is responsible for professional development and training for staff.
Provides supervision to the Program Manager (Coordinator) for Recreational Sports and Family Programs and assists with the supervision of student staff.
Provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive Sport Club, Youth/Family, and Intramural Sports programs; ensures department policies and procedures follow local and state regulations; creates various reports including annual and semiannual reports as needed.
Assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk for programs, implement departmental emergency action plan, inspect campus program areas and fields, and contribute to the Departmental Safety Committee.
Maintain records, contract agreements, and sports equipment.
Responsible for scheduling and coordinating departmental programs; consults with and responds to participant questions and concerns.
Develop, plan, and implement long range strategic plans and assessment of student development, learning outcomes, evaluations of programs, services, and staff.
Develop program budgets, monitor expenses and revenue goals, and identify opportunities for fundraising, sponsorship, and grants to support programs and events.
Collaborate with campus partners and academic units to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum requirements include a minimum of 3-years of direct experience with technical and instructional proficiency in: league scheduling and employee management software, emergency response, purchasing, group dynamics, and student leadership-based topics, facility and equipment inspection, purchasing and maintenance of equipment. Proficiency in teambuilding concepts, program design, supervision and training program staff, student development theory and application, fiscal management, program development, and assessment planning. The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of directly related progressive experience in a university setting, supervisory experience of fulltime staff, and direct experience in the management of sport clubs, intramural sports, and camp/family programs.
Applicants should demonstrate ability to lead and manage a coordinator, graduate, undergraduate student staff, interns, and volunteers. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership ability are also desirable.
Skills or Certifications: Candidate must possess American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid certifications; instructor certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
APPLICATIONS: Applications will be taken until the position is filled; however, review will begin on April 15, 2024. Please click hereto apply online. Please submit cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with online application. Copies of certifications and transcripts will be required upon hiring.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is a culturally diverse public urban institution seeking to become one of the nation’s top research universities. The University is located on 567 beautifully landscaped acres near downtown Houston. The University has over 46,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The student population has more than 60% minority students (African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American) and 9.4% are international students representing more than 100 countries. UH is considered to have one of the most diverse student populations in the nation. UH is located in Houston, Texas, the nation’s fourth-largest city and the energy capital of the world.