Temporary Position Assistant Director of Campus Recreation; Club Sports

Position Title

Temporary Position - Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Club Sports)

Student Affairs

Campus Recreation

The primary purpose of this position is to develop, plan, recruit, implement, supervise, and evaluate a comprehensive competitive club sport program. The club sports program includes both competitive and recreational club sports. The incumbent will develop and expand current program offerings, travel and recruit for new members, manage budgets; and administer club sport activities and operations. The incumbent will also design and implement a comprehensive training and leadership development program for club sport officers and coaches, covering safety, travel, fundraising, insurance and waivers, use of university name and trademarks/logos, budgeting, officer development, hosting competitions, space allocation, and reservations.

In addition, the incumbent will outreach to Admissions, Student Affairs, Athletics, student organizations, and other campus departments to assess student interests, learning outcomes, and increase participation, retention, and recruitment for UNC Asheville students.

• Oversee all aspects of the UNC Asheville Club Sports Program.
• Develop, design, and implement a comprehensive training and leadership development program for club sport officers, updating the club sport handbook and providing training on topics such as safety, travel, fundraising, insurance and waivers, use of university name and trademarks/logos, budgeting, officer development, hosting competitions, space allocation and reservations, and related topics.
• Develop an outreach plan to provide information sessions and encourage the formation of new club sports.
• Oversee all club sport budgets, including allocations, fundraising and expenditures.
• Review and approve all club sport activities such as travel, memberships, participation with National Governing Bodies, club sport uniforms, events, official volunteers, coaches, and payments according to department and university protocols.
• Oversee all club sport equipment acquisition and maintenance, and reservation of spaces.
• Some travel may be required for marketing and support at club sport competitions.

• Identify opportunities to recruit new sports and members by traveling and representing UNC Asheville; work with Admissions to navigate best practices and recruitment cycles.
• Identify talent in members and coaches to grow club sports at UNC Asheville.
• Identify conferences and camps hosted each summer at UNC Asheville for potential recruitment.
• Some travel for recruitment to sporting events and with Admissions may be required.

• Develop long‑term strategic plans for program areas of responsibility aligned with department and university goals, including core values, directions, and assessment.
• Conduct regular assessments of program, department, and divisional goals.
• Coordinate and order supplies, equipment, travel, etc. as needed according to university procurement processes and procedures.
• Plan, develop, implement, and assist with Campus Recreation special events, informal recreation, daily operations, and facility functions in collaboration with other department members.
• Support Campus Recreation and the Division of Student Affairs in student development and university events, including move‑in days, graduations, family weekends, homecoming, and other campus‑wide initiatives.

The Assistant Director for Club Sport is the lead administrator for Club Sports.

Other duties as assigned.

Full-Time (40 hours/week)

$21 to $23.50 an hour

T0196

Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in team management and recruitment. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Master’s degree in sport management, sport administration, higher education and administration, physical education, recreational management, or a similar field. Experience working with college‑age populations,…