Job Description
Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Sports Programs Location: Elon University Campus
Title: Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Sports Programs
Position Type: Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week: Monday;#Tuesday;#Wednesday;#Thursday;#Friday
Hours Per Week: 40
VP Area: Student Life
Department: Campus Recreation
Position Summary Campus Recreation provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The assistant director is an essential member of the Campus Recreation professional team and provides daily management of sport programs, including club sports and intramural sports.
Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Elon is proud to have been named to the list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs each of the past five years. For additional information about working with the Division of Student Life, visit:
Minimum Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in recreation, sport management, health, physical education, or related field with the following experience: Completed bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor's experience required. Completed master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and 1-2 years of experience (including graduate assistantships/apprenticeships) in collegiate recreation or a related functional area in higher education strongly preferred
Valid driver's license required for on-call responsibilities and some other events/activities. Certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid required. Instructor certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid preferred.
Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing Job Duties - Club Sports Management: Oversee the administration of all club sports organizations, including participation clearance, budgets, scheduling of practices/contests, leadership development, fundraising, hazing prevention/intervention, and other club sports and student organization policies and procedures. Supervise and evaluate approximately 15 club sports student employees. Mentor and advise officers and leaders of 25-30 club sports with more than 1,000 participants. Advise the Club Sports Council. Facilitate the Club Sports Leadership Academy, an annual leadership development program for club sports officers. Develop and implement policies, processes, and trainings for club sports coaches.
- Intramural Sports and Outdoor Facilities Management: Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive intramural sports program that includes team sports, tournaments, and individual/dual sports. Manage the daily operations and scheduling of recreation fields and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. Supervise and evaluate approximately 25 intramural sports student employees
- Department and Recreation Programs Administration and Advocacy: Actively participate in all Campus Recreation staff meetings. Assist in the development and management of program budgets. Assist in teaching CPR/AED/First Aid classes for Campus Recreation student employees. Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive environment in all programs and facilities. Foster positive relationships on and off campus to promote Campus Recreation and the HealthEU wellness initiative.
- Additional Responsibilities: Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision making. Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation. Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on-call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow-up support for student concerns. Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Recreation.
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About Elon University
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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