Assistant Director of Competitive Sports

The Wellness Center seeks an energetic, innovative, and student-focused leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a newly enhanced club sports program.

The Assistant Director provides direct oversight of the club sports program and supervises a professional and student staff responsible for the operations of intramurals, climbing, and outdoor adventures. The position is responsible for the daily operations, program planning, risk management, policy development and review, budget administration, event coordination, and assessment initiatives that support departmental and institutional goals. The successful candidate will foster a culture of belonging while ensuring high quality experiences for students.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, along with a passion for continuing to develop a competitive sports program that contributes to recruitment, retention, student success and campus engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Two years of experience coordinating club sports, intramural sports, or other closely related programs.

Knowledge of risk management in a recreational setting.

Ability to provide strong leadership and supervision to the Recreation and Intramural Coordinator and student staff.

A positive attitude with high standards of personal integrity and professional competence.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within three months of start date.

Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Recreation or Sports Management.

Experience with club sports administration.

Experience managing club and/or intramural budgets/reimbursements.

Experience working with Fusion Club.

Experience with the recruitment and retention of students.

Core Competencies

Leadership and staff development

Program administration and strategic planning

Risk management and decision making

Project and operational management

Student development

Communication and interpersonal effectiveness

Adaptability and flexibility

Instructions to Apply
Please note that applications will not be accepted through email.

Applicants must apply directly through the NDSU Human Resources website: https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/joblist

In addition, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin on July 8, 2026.

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