Assistant Director of Recreational Sports

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) is a forward-thinking student success operation committed to its role as the leading custodial unit guiding the student experience at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Staff members within DSA are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supporting students in the co-curricular environment and provide an experience that inspires students academically, personally, and emotionally.

The Assistant Director of Recreational Sports serves as an integral member of the Department of Campus Recreation at the University of Northern Colorado, contributing to the holistic development and well-being of students through the leadership and administration of a diverse range of programs, including Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Adaptive Recreation, and Informal Recreation. This position provides strategic oversight for program planning, implementation, and assessment while ensuring effective risk management, fiscal stewardship, equipment and facility operations, and marketing initiatives.

The Assistant Director fosters a vibrant and inclusive community by providing student staff and participants with strong leadership, supportive mentoring and coaching, open and responsive communication, and visible engagement that promotes belonging and personal growth. As a member of the department’s leadership team, the Assistant Director plays a vital role in advancing departmental and university initiatives through active collaboration with colleagues and staff to support projects, programs, and events that enhance the student experience and promote community engagement.

The Assistant Director is expected to model professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork, contributing to a positive and inclusive departmental culture while assuming additional responsibilities as needed to further the mission and goals of Campus Recreation and the University of Northern Colorado.

• Provide leadership in the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Recreational Sports program that includes Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Adaptive Recreation, and Informal Recreation opportunities for students of all skill levels.
• Oversee the planning and administration of leagues, tournaments, and events that foster participation, community engagement, and healthy competition.
• Supervise the operations and compliance of 16 active Club Sports teams, including budget oversight, travel coordination, and adherence to university and governing body policies.
• Oversee program marketing and communication efforts, including coordinating updates to the website, social media, and promotional materials, to enhance participation and visibility across campus.
• Collaborate with the School of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics to develop and support internship and co-op experiences that provide students with meaningful co-curricular learning and career preparation opportunities.
• Develop and promote collaborative initiatives with campus partners including, adaptive and inclusive recreation activities, such as Special Olympics Unified programming.
• Manage program logistics, including facility scheduling, resource coordination, and the effective use of registration and participant management software systems.
• Oversee the inventory, maintenance, and replacement of sports equipment and apparel to ensure quality, safety, and accountability.
• Administer program and club budgets, monitor expenditures and revenues, and prepare quarterly reports for area and club updates and planning.
• Lead or contribute to departmental events and initiatives, such as Rec Fest, the Homecoming 5K, and new student orientation activities, supporting Campus Recreation’s mission of holistic student engagement and well-being.

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a diverse student staff team, including a graduate assistant, intramural officials, program supervisors, and event staff, as well as, provide direction to contracted staff that assist with athletic training and other functions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training,…