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SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities – from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

TheAssistant Director of Sport Programs provides oversight of intramural sports, sports clubs, sport camps, and the outdoor facilities within Campus Recreation.  This position contributes to the accomplishment of Campus Recreation and Student Affairs goals and objectives through student development, assessment, and sport programs oversight for the wellbeing of students.

Essential Functions:

• Intramural Sports Program Management: Develop, organize, implement, and assess an intramural sports program that meets the needs of the SMU community. Recruit, train, develop, supervise, assess, and mentor student staff. Manage the risk of the program and coordinate athletic trainers for high-risk sports. Develop, evaluate, and assess program rules. Manage the intramural budget.

• Sport Club Program: Manage the risk of sport clubs, administer the Sport Club Compliance System, and develop sport club officers. Foster strong relationships with campus partners to support sport club initiatives, particularly with student senate and student involvement.  Manage the sport club allocations through student senate.

• Outdoor Field Management: Schedule and manage the Intramural Field and the Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field. Develop opportunities for revenue generation through the Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field. Provide risk management oversight and maintenance planning of the fields.

• Hilltop Sports Camp Management: Serve as the on-site Hilltop Sport Camp Director. Manage the camp schedule, camper registration process, risk, and equipment purchasing for camp. Recruit, train, hire, develop, and assess camp counselors for the program.

• Departmental Contributions: Contribute to department assessment initiatives, short and long-term goals, and other duties as assigned or needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required.  Master’s degree is preferred.  Prefer field of study in Sport Management, Recreation Management, or Higher Education.

A minimum of one-year of experience is required.  A two-year graduate assistantship fulfills the required one-year experience.

Intramural Sports program management required.  Sport official experience required.

Sport club program management preferred; youth camp and sport club experience preferred.

First Aid Certification, CPR, AED Instructor must have currently OR must complete within 30 days of hire.

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required.  

Experience with different league management software is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.  Must be able to establish rapport, foster strong relationships in a diverse community and collaborate with key constituencies.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.  Must be able to effectively recruit, train and develop student staff and camp counselors.

Candidate must be able to provide effective oversight for the wellbeing of students.

Must possess significant problem solving and critical thinking skills. 

Candidate must possess strong organizational, planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Must be attentive to detail and appropriately handle procurement of supplies/financial responsibilities.

The position may require evening and weekend oversight of programs, staff management, and staff training.
Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Bend
• Crawl
• Reach above shoulders
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.
• Squat
• Climb
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Carry/lift 25-50 lbs.
• Kneel
• Stand
• Push/pul
• Carry/lift over 50 lbs.
• Drive motorized equipment
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature/or humidity

Deadline to Apply:

Deadline to apply:  April 6, 2022

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.