Job Title: Assistant Director, Sports Programs
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 59582
Department

Campus Recreation

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction, administration, and management to comprehensive Intramural Sports and Sport Club programs. Oversees staff and program and policy development, participant relations, risk management, technology, and program assessment. Benchmarks current trends and practices and implements new and innovative programming and management methods to increase participation and satisfaction.
• Assists with strategic and long-term planning for the Intramural Sports program. Develops, interprets, and implements program principles, operating policies, and related procedures. Coordinates with Competitive Sports Facilities staff for short and long-term operational planning. Responsible for enforcement of departmental and University policies. Interprets SGA guidelines and statutes, as needed. Serves as the final appeal level in regard to judicial decisions with Intramural Sports program participants.
• Supervises and mentors the Recreation Coordinator for Intramural Sports. Assists with the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of sport officials and sport supervisors. Provides leadership for the overall training and development of OPS student employees totaling up to 8 FTE of part-time staff in collaboration with Coordinator.
• Supervises and mentors the Recreation Coordinator for Sport Clubs. Provides oversight and guidance to the overall management and leadership of the University's intercollegiate sport club organizations. Oversees recruitment, selection, hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of sport club student staff.
• Develops, administers, and monitors the annual Intramural Sports budget, including payroll expenditures, line-item expenses, and revenue generation. Responsible for inventory control, purchasing, invoicing, ordering, and receiving of program-related equipment and supplies. Provides oversight for the annual Sport Club Council budget in collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator for Sport Clubs and the Sport Club Executive Council members.
• Provides leadership and coordination in the design and implementation of assessment related to student development, learning outcomes, and customer satisfaction of related program areas. Maintains statistical data regarding Intramural Sports and Sport Club participants, summarizes data, and develops seasonal and annual reports for program area. Cultivates partnerships throughout the University and serves on various University, Divisional, and Campus Recreation committees. Performs other duties that support the mission of Campus Recreation and the Division of Student Affairs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience related to academic and/or student services or a high school diploma/equivalent and eight years of the same experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field and two years of administrative experience in a collegiate intramural program; or Bachelor's degree and four years of administrative experience in related field is preferred.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the mid $50,000’s, commensurate with experience and education.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.