About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director for Recreation Programs is responsible for the execution and administration of a comprehensive Competitive Sports Program, including Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness/Wellness program, Special Events, Field/Space Reservations, and Summer Youth programs. This position will assist with strategic and budget planning and the completion of assessments and program plans. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities Include

35% - Program Management

• Direct responsibility for the development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of an all-inclusive event schedule offering departmental signature events, and collaborative events with a range of campus partners.
• Work directly with other Assistant Directors to coordinate departmental and university events. This includes weekly meetings, pre-event planning, equipment acquisition, risk management, event staffing, and post-event evaluation & follow-up. Additionally, this includes building relationships with clients and customers outside of Campus Recreation to promote long-term success.
• Provide oversight, management and support to the Fitness, Sports, and Summer Youth programs, including staff training and certification, facility reservations, budget development, and special events.
• Oversee the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Sports program. Additional oversight includes campus sport-based special events and external NIRSA tournaments and working in collaboration with the Office of Student Life, Student Government, and the Sport Club council.
• Manage the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Fitness program. Additional oversight includes ensuring an inclusive range of offerings through fitness classes and personal training.
• Lead the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Summer Youth program. Additional oversight includes a detailed plan for managing registration, documentation, hiring and training plans, and successful implementation of a robust summer day-camp program. 

30% - Staff Supervision

• Supervise up to 3 full-time benefit eligible professional staff and 75+ student employees.
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff.
• Ensure staff effectiveness in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
• Cultivate a positive working team environment.
• Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Facilitate staff professional development through intentional training opportunities and campus engagement.

25% - Risk Management and Administrative Oversight

• Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures, provide support and consistency concerning the implementation of training manuals, and risk management policies for Fields/Reservations Special Events, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness & Wellness, and Summer Youth programs that align with the department and industry recognized best practices.
• Responsible for the development, revision and evaluation of established mission and value statements, goals and objectives for each program and service.
• Responsible for risk management of programs by providing staff oversight in reviewing and ensuring risk management plans are detailed and actively implemented.

5% - Fiscal Management

• Monitor and evaluate budget planning and projections, track program financial data, and reconcile finances for the Competitive Sports (IM & Clubs), Fitness & Wellness, Reservations, and Summer Youth accounts.
• Assist the Director in the development of departmental administrative and financial reports and summaries to include peer reviews and benchmark research.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in related field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of tools, processes, and policies of general campus operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

Skills

• Conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• Project management skills.
• People management skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues.
• Coordinates team members and allocates tasks.
• Communicates effectively.

About Northern Arizona University Campus Recreation

Northern Arizona University is a residential campus of over 25,000 students, located at 7,000 feet in Flagstaff Arizona. NAU is surrounded by forests, mountains, lakes, and miles of hiking & biking trails, all within a short drive of Phoenix or Grand Canyon National Park. It is an excellent city and university in which to live and work, and we are excited to grow our professional recreation staff with the addition of this position.Our Recreation Center is located within the 335,000 square foot Health and Learning Center (HLC), opened in 2011. This unique building engages students in holistic learning by integrating recreation, health services, athletics, and classrooms into one central location. Opened in February 2016, the Aquatic & Tennis Center features two world class pools and six indoor tennis courts, with six additional outdoor tennis courts as well as an outdoor grass playing field. The department also features three outdoor sports facilities and an outdoor challenge course. www.nau.edu/recreation

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