Assistant Director, Competitive Sports

Recreation and Wellness at Auburn University

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Assistant Director of Competitive Sports . This position provides leadership and oversight for a dynamic program that includes intramural sports, club sports, and related special events. This role is responsible for managing daily operations, supervising and developing professional and student staff, and ensuring a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for all participants.

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Responsibilities Include

Manages the administration of the Competitive Sports program to include annual planning and execution, budget development/tracking/reconciliation, reporting participation assessment, collaborates with internal/external campus partners, supervises professional and student staff, manages program software, oversees equipment inventory and replacement plans, collaborates with facility operations on Competitive Sports programmatic needs related to outdoor fields/courts, indoor courts/gyms, and satellite facilities.

Provides leadership and oversight for three Competitive Sports coordinators, 1-2 program leads, 10–15 student supervisors, and 70–90 student assistants and officials by delegating responsibilities and evaluating their performance.

Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and mentors student staff in each component of the Competitive Sports program.

Plans and implements Intramural Sports programming that includes sports leagues, special events, tournaments, and championship week activities and games.

Serves as the Intramural Sports content expert and stays current on program management, officiating, and sportsmanship best practices.

Manages the Club Sports program by assigning leadership liaisons, scheduling practices and competitions, allocating/tracking budgets, developing risk management plans, overseeing the student athlete Club Sport leadership council, and handling equipment and supplies.

Facilitates meetings and training sessions to support Club Sport officers, guiding them as they develop their leadership skills within their organizations.

Works with Marketing to suggest updates for the website, IM champ shirt designs, Club Sport team pages, project request forms, semester schedules, and promotional materials for events and competitions.

Uses Fusion and IMLeagues to manage online registrations, league schedules, roster management, and team communication.

Coordinates with Facility Operations, Student Conduct, and Equal Opportunity Compliance on relevant incidents, and oversees disciplinary actions in Competitive Sports, including suspensions, ejections, and misconduct involving participants, athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.

Trains student staff on emergency protocols and reviews incident reports related to program safety.

Maintains a good understanding and working knowledge of industry best practices through professional development opportunities including regional and national conferences, certifications, workshops, clinics, and site‑visits.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?

Life-Changing Impact:

Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence:

We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

We’re Here for You:

Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama:

The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

A Place for Everyone:

Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

with no specific discipline and 5 years of experience in programming, recreation, health & safety, or risk management.

Master's Degree

with no specific discipline and 3 years of experience in programming, recreation, health & safety, or risk management.

Desired Qualifications:

1-3 years full-time experience in intramural sports, club sports, or recreation programs. Experience managing or operating a comprehensive intramural sports program (scheduling, officials, leagues).

Club sports administration and student organization oversight.

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