Assistant Director, Recreation: Assistant Director, Competitive Sports

Assistant Director, Competitive Sports

Student Services

Department of Recreational Services

Our department is dedicated to providing a safe environment and we strive to promote a healthy lifestyle through our exceptional recreational programs, services and facilities.

The Department of Recreational Services is seeking (1) Assistant Director, Competitive Sports who is flexible, a self-starter who is customer service driven, able to work independently, and willing to take a hands-on, proactive approach to resolving operational issues. This position is located at the Downtown Campus

Developing, promoting and implementing a comprehensive sports program of team, individual, and club sports organizations.

Assist with assessment efforts focusing on identifying participation levels, program participant interest, and learning and development objectives.

Develop recommendations and implement new program and activities.

Develop risk management procedures to include student travel, participant safety and emergency action plans, and act as primary liaison with the department Safety and Risk Management. Supervise, mentor, evaluate and effectively directly lead 1 full-time Coordinator, Competitive Sports and indirectly lead 7 Graduate Assistants, 55+ student assistants and 30+ volunteers. Support with the recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling of student staff in the positions of program assistants, sports assistants and officials.

Maintain effective working relationship with the Associate Director and Marketing Specialist to develop marketing strategies and promotional materials.

Collaborate with campus partners that include but not limited to GSU Police, Greek Life, and Athletics to develop collaborative program and services that support student success.

Work with the Business Services staff in developing and managing the Competitive Sports program budget(s) to include payroll, equipment and supplies. Initiate all club travel authorization and reimbursement forms.

Work collaboratively with other division and department staff to define facility maintenance request and schedule appropriately.

Manage and maintain current fleet of vehicles and trailers.

Ensure drivers are authorized and trained accordingly.

Administer van reservation process for department programs.

Attend state, regional, and national tournaments/workshops and support the committees that serve at these events.

Other duties as assigned.