Appalachian State University invites interested applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Sports Programs to become a part of the University Recreation (UREC) team as we facilitate an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community. 

This position is primarily responsible for providing the strategic visionary leadership, administration, fiscal management, implementation, and supervision of three main areas with University Recreation: Recreational & Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and eSports. The Assistant Director of Sports Programs reports to the Associate Director of Programs.

The Assistant Director of Sports Programs will have the opportunity to continue our tradition of dynamic and innovative Recreational and Intramural Sports leagues and programs, work with an established Club Sports program with 23 active and engaged teams, and help develop and manage an emerging eSports program for our campus.  

You will succeed in this position if you:

• Are an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Are committed to integrating Sports Programs as a catalyst to empower student health and wellbeing
• Are a visionary and a strategic professional to take the Sports Program to the next level 
• Take ownership in building a positive, inclusive and engaged work culture
• Enjoy building collaborative relationships 
• Are committed to enhancing students' career readiness and leadership skills.
• Embrace and inspire a vibrant, active, and healthy community.
• Are available to work in a flexible schedule that requires some evenings, weekends, and designated holidays.

Who we are:

Sports Programs at Appalachian State University aspires to provide opportunities for everyone to connect with everyone and play for the spirit of sport with Club Sport and Recreational & Intramural Sport. Through empowering and engagement, Sports Programs provide an opportunity to support students in their social, physical, and mental wellbeing. From leading to participating, Sports Programs enhance students’ academic success by providing a place to thrive.

With this position you will have the opportunity to:                     

• Oversee the design, implementation, management, evaluation, delivery, and expansion of assigned University Recreation programs including Recreational and Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and eSports
• Mentoring, supervising, training, and development of part-time student staff, non-student employees, interns, and volunteers who support these programs and operations.
• Supervise a Coordinator of Sports Programs and Graduate Assistant who will help with the overall implementation and leadership of the program
• Ensure continuity in departmental and university business practices across all areas of Sports Programs (e.g., Waivers, Incident / Accident Reporting, Annual Reports, etc.)
• Maintain proficiency with University Recreation software applications including, but not limited to, Fusion, TimeClock Plus, and When2Work.
• Under the guidance of the UREC Communication team, design and implement program outreach and communication strategies.
• Hold self, students, and staff members accountable to departmental expectations of creating an inclusive environment at UREC facilities and programs.
• Revitalize a sports officiating development program
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program policies and risk management plans related to Sports Programs
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for the Sports Programs areas. This includes developing, forecasting, and reporting on revenues and expenses related to Sports Programs areas. Total budgetary oversight is $275,000 which includes student staff wages, Club Sport budget allocations, expenditures for new equipment, and maintenance of existing equipment    

Salary and benefits 

Salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 plus an excellent benefits package. For more information visit: https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/benefits

How to apply

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES WEBSITE. Application Direct Link

For full consideration, applicants must submit all the required documents which should clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the requirements of the position.

1. Cover letter, which summarizes qualifications and expresses interest in the position.
2. Current resume which includes dates of employment.
3. Answers to supplemental questions (on the on-line application)
4. Name and contact information of at least three professional references.

Deadline to submit applications is April 22, 2022.

For questions, please contact Rich Campbell. Associate Director of Programs at UREC: campbllrh@appstate.edu

Appalachian State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of members of historically underrepresented groups.

About the University: As the premier public undergraduate institution in the state of North Carolina, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu/about/

About Boone: Boone is a college town in the best sense — a place where people say hello on the street and a vibrant downtown is just a block from campus. Its eclectic hub, known as King Street, features specialty shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round for hiking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing and other activities. Learn more here.

Appalachian State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of members of historically underrepresented groups.

At a minimum you should have

• Bachelor degree in recreation, sport management, physical education or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates our shared humanity through the spirit of sports.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in sport rules design/implementation, programming, officiating experience, and training officials and staff supervision. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• First Aid and CPR Instructor or ability to earn certification 90 days after hiring.

The preferred candidate will have

• Masters degree in recreation, sport management, physical education or related fields.
• Experience administering and/or delivering sport programs in a college recreation setting.