Kennesaw State University Department of Sports & Recreation is hiring for an Associate Director of Competitive Sports. This position oversees the programmatic aspects of Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and Summer Youth Day Camp, and leads a team of professionals in the execution of campus wide programming initiatives. The Competitive Sports program unit also provides facility space dedicated to Club Sports team training at the Owls Nest, Intramural program space at the Perch facility, and offers a full-time, in house, Athletic Training service.

KSU is one of the largest universities in the state and ranked among the 50 largest public institutions in the country; it also has ideal proximity to downtown Atlanta, Hartfield-Jackson International Airport, Truist Stadium (Home to the Atlanta Braves), vibrant local life and culture, and easy access to both city and suburban living options.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Competitive Sports, this position is responsible for directing and supervising the programming components of the Competitive Sports unit within the department of Sports and Recreation. Assists in supervising program budgets, allocations, and annual programming plans. Responsible for reviewing program policies and manuals. Requires supervising personnel and day-to-day management.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises full time staff and may supervise student assistants, graduate assistants, and interns.
2. Trains, mentors, and supervises, directly or indirectly, assigned staff, student assistants, and summer camp staff; providing frequent feedback to allow for growth and development.
3. Provides overall strategic planning for Intramural, Club Sports, and Summer Camp programs and sets program goals and objectives.
4. Assists in budgetary oversight of assigned programs including developing and administering summer camp program budget (i.e., registration fees, purchases, staffing, and contract services) and serves as primary contact for all parent inquiries.
5. Evaluates revenue, costs ratios, and assists director with Competitive Sports program policy creation and evaluation.
6. Collaboratively works with appropriate personnel to guide assessment and evaluation efforts of Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and Summer Camp program areas.
7. Manages the development of a comprehensive Lunch and Learn program and Club Sports Leadership Academy.
8. Provides guidance and sound interpretation of University, Division, Department, and Competitive Sports policies, procedures, operations, and training processes.
9. Guides and directs the development of the Competitive Sports program on the Marietta Campus.
10. Supervises the implementation of diverse programming options to include various activities, times, locations, and types of programming.
11. Assists director with risk management initiatives for Competitive Sports program.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification must obtain within six (6) months

Required Experience
Four (4) years of full-time experience in a recreation setting

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of full-time relevant work experience
Two (2) years of supervisory experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

About Kennesaw State University, Department of Sports and Recreation

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing doctoral program. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. Two Great Institutions – One World-Class UniversityOn January 6, 2015, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the consolidation of Kennesaw State and Southern Polytechnic State University. This represents the USG’s fifth and largest consolidation in its continuing commitment to increase efficiencies and effectiveness to better serve students and the state.The new Kennesaw State University combines the best from two of Georg...ia’s most respected institutions in higher education. A comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is a destination campus offering students a broad spectrum of quality academics, a growing and vibrant campus life, award-winning dining facilities, and a wide array of athletic offerings. With nationally ranked degrees in business, engineering and first-year programs, as well as premier teaching, nursing, architecture, science and math programs, the new Kennesaw State University is poised to become Georgia's next world-class institution.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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