Program Director - Recreational Sports

Department
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Campus Recreation Salary
: $56,800 - $64,600

Description
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Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

MQ:

Education:

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

The Program Director of Rec Sports is responsible for the day-to-day operation and staff supervision of a comprehensive Recreational Sports program that consists of Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports. The Program Director will be responsible for development, long-range planning and assessment, budget, risk management, and maintaining accurate records of participation. This position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation. Evenings and weekends are required.

• Directs the recruitment, selection, supervision, payroll process, and evaluation of staff and students; provide guidance, and is responsible for professional development and training for staff.
• Provides supervision to the Program Manager (Coordinator) for Recreational Sports and assists with the supervision of student staff.
• Provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive Sport Club and Intramural Sports programs; ensures department policies and procedures follow local and state regulations; creates various reports including annual and semiannual reports as needed.
• Assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk for programs, implement departmental emergency action plan, inspect campus program areas and fields, and contribute to the Departmental Safety Committee.
• Maintain records, contract agreements, and sports equipment.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating departmental programs; consults with and responds to participant questions and concerns.
• Develop, plan, and implement long range strategic plans and assessment of student development, learning outcomes, evaluations of programs, services, and staff.
• Develop program budgets, monitor expenses and revenue goals, and identify opportunities for fundraising, sponsorship, and grants to support programs and events.
• Collaborate with campus partners and academic units to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Evenings and weekends required.

A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum requirements include 3-years of direct experience in intramural sports, sport clubs or family programming progressive experience in a university setting, supervisory experience of full time staff, and direct experience in the management of sport clubs and intramural sports.

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.