Assistant Director, Recreation
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
Assistant Director, Recreation
Special Information
This position is an on‑site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
About the Department/College The Campus Recreation Department at Northern Arizona University provides inclusive, student‑focused programs and services that promote health, wellness, and community. With a wide range of offerings including fitness, intramural sports, outdoor adventures, and sport clubs, the department supports student success through active engagement and personal development.
About the Position Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director for Recreation Programs is responsible for the execution and administration of a comprehensive Competitive Sports Program, including intramurals, sport clubs, fitness/wellness program, special events, field/space reservations, and summer youth programs. This position will assist with strategic and budget planning and the completion of assessments and program plans. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.
Responsibilities 35% – Program Management
Direct responsibility for the development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of an all‑inclusive event schedule offering departmental signature events, and collaborative events with a range of campus partners.
Work directly with other Assistant Directors to coordinate departmental and university events. This includes weekly meetings, pre‑event planning, equipment acquisition, risk management, event staffing, and post‑event evaluation & follow‑up. Additionally, this includes building relationships with clients and customers outside Campus Recreation to promote long‑term success.
Provide oversight, management and support to the Fitness, Sports, and Summer Youth programs, including staff training and certification, facility reservations, budget development, and special events.
Oversee the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Sports program. Additional oversight includes campus sport‑based special events and external NIRSA tournaments and working in collaboration with the Office of Student Life, Student Government, and the Sport Club council.
Manage the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Fitness program. Additional oversight includes ensuring an inclusive range of offerings through fitness classes and personal training.
Lead the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Summer Youth program. Additional oversight includes a detailed plan for managing registration, documentation, hiring and training plans, and successful implementation of a robust summer day‑camp program.
30% – Staff Supervision
Supervise up to 3 full‑time benefit‑eligible professional staff and 75+ student employees.
Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff.
Ensure staff effectiveness in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
Cultivate a positive working team environment.
Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
Facilitate staff professional development through intentional training opportunities and campus engagement.
25% – Risk Management and Administrative Oversight
Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures, provide support and consistency concerning the implementation of training manuals, and risk management policies for Fields/Reservations, Special Events, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness & Wellness, and Summer Youth programs that align with the department and industry‑recognized best practices.
Responsible for the development, revision and evaluation of established mission and value statements, goals and objectives for each program and service.
Responsible for risk management of programs by providing staff oversight in reviewing and ensuring risk management plans are detailed and actively implemented.
5% – Fiscal Management
Monitor and evaluate budget planning and projections, track program financial data, and reconcile finances for the Competitive Sports (IM & Clubs), Fitness & Wellness, Reservations, and Summer Youth accounts.
Assist the Director in the development of departmental administrative and financial reports and summaries to include peer reviews and benchmark research.
5% – Other
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2 years of management or supervisory experience required.
3 years of relevant experience.
Combining related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr
About the Department/College The Campus Recreation Department at Northern Arizona University provides inclusive, student‑focused programs and services that promote health, wellness, and community. With a wide range of offerings including fitness, intramural sports, outdoor adventures, and sport clubs, the department supports student success through active engagement and personal development.
About the Position Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director for Recreation Programs is responsible for the execution and administration of a comprehensive Competitive Sports Program, including intramurals, sport clubs, fitness/wellness program, special events, field/space reservations, and summer youth programs. This position will assist with strategic and budget planning and the completion of assessments and program plans. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.
Responsibilities 35% – Program Management
Direct responsibility for the development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of an all‑inclusive event schedule offering departmental signature events, and collaborative events with a range of campus partners.
Work directly with other Assistant Directors to coordinate departmental and university events. This includes weekly meetings, pre‑event planning, equipment acquisition, risk management, event staffing, and post‑event evaluation & follow‑up. Additionally, this includes building relationships with clients and customers outside Campus Recreation to promote long‑term success.
Provide oversight, management and support to the Fitness, Sports, and Summer Youth programs, including staff training and certification, facility reservations, budget development, and special events.
Oversee the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Sports program. Additional oversight includes campus sport‑based special events and external NIRSA tournaments and working in collaboration with the Office of Student Life, Student Government, and the Sport Club council.
Manage the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Fitness program. Additional oversight includes ensuring an inclusive range of offerings through fitness classes and personal training.
Lead the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Summer Youth program. Additional oversight includes a detailed plan for managing registration, documentation, hiring and training plans, and successful implementation of a robust summer day‑camp program.
30% – Staff Supervision
Supervise up to 3 full‑time benefit‑eligible professional staff and 75+ student employees.
Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff.
Ensure staff effectiveness in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
Cultivate a positive working team environment.
Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
Facilitate staff professional development through intentional training opportunities and campus engagement.
25% – Risk Management and Administrative Oversight
Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures, provide support and consistency concerning the implementation of training manuals, and risk management policies for Fields/Reservations, Special Events, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness & Wellness, and Summer Youth programs that align with the department and industry‑recognized best practices.
Responsible for the development, revision and evaluation of established mission and value statements, goals and objectives for each program and service.
Responsible for risk management of programs by providing staff oversight in reviewing and ensuring risk management plans are detailed and actively implemented.
5% – Fiscal Management
Monitor and evaluate budget planning and projections, track program financial data, and reconcile finances for the Competitive Sports (IM & Clubs), Fitness & Wellness, Reservations, and Summer Youth accounts.
Assist the Director in the development of departmental administrative and financial reports and summaries to include peer reviews and benchmark research.
5% – Other
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2 years of management or supervisory experience required.
3 years of relevant experience.
Combining related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr