Assistant Director of UREC Sports

Assistant Director of UREC Sports

The Assistant Director of UREC Sports is responsible for all aspects of UREC Sports (Club and Intramural Sports). This role directly manages club sports while providing leadership and guidance to intramural support staff. Specific responsibilities for this position include supervising full-time and part-time staff, managing the annual budget, evaluating compliance in program area risk management practices, and assisting with the strategic plan and vision for UREC Sports.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, student affairs, higher education, sport management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of full time, professional work experience in collegiate recreation and intramural sports, club sports program administration or related field.
• Supervisory experience with student and graduate assistant staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in recreation, physical education, student affairs, higher education, sport management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience developing and implementing recreation programs that effectively meet the needs of students or other populations
• Experience in the training and supervision of multiple part-time staff with emphasis on intramural sports officials and supervisors
• Active involvement in campus recreation and/or higher education professional organizations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of membership and facility management software
• Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current recreation programming trends and issues
• Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment

Salary Information: $56,123 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Erin Marks, Ebraxton

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:
Yes