NDSU is developing a new infrastructure for supporting students participating in Club Sports.  This new position will provide leadership, supervision, and strategic direction in the development, administration, and evaluation of a premier competitive and recreational club sport program. This position will be responsible for implementing and promoting a dynamic club sport program that enhances student experiences and fosters additional opportunities for involvement. The position will collaborate with various entities to assist in securing facility spaces and donor funding while recruiting and retaining student-athletes, thereby increasing institutional visibility.

Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain competitive club sport guidelines and requirements, outlining the process for becoming and remaining a competitive club sport.
• Hire, train, lead, supervise, and evaluate (1) graduate assistant and (5-8) part-time coaches for club sports.
• Oversee the administrative and logistical operations of a premier club sport program, managing approximately 30+ clubs.
• Provide direction, guidance, and training to all club sport officers, advisors, and coaches ensuring compliance with departmental and university policies while promoting leadership, development, personal growth and sound financial management.
• Prepare, forecast, and monitor an annual budget for club sports.
• Evaluate and develop comprehensive risk management policies, procedures, and guidelines for club sports.
• Manage Wellness Center operations, supervise staff, and make decisions in the absence of the Director/Associate Director for Operations.
• Collaborate consistently with the Office of Student Engagement/Student Government/Club Sports/Office of Registration and Records related to current policies, processes, procedures, sport club budgets, player eligibility and other related matters.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admission to develop a streamlined process for recruiting club sport athletes.
• Serve as a liaison between the NDSU Foundation and club sports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, parents, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to support club sports.

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-years of club sport experience
• Knowledge of risk management in a recreational setting
• Ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus and within the community
• Ability to provide strong leadership and supervision to the graduate assistant and coaches
• A positive attitude with high standards of personal integrity and professional competence
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to develop and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Recreation or Sports Management
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or advising club sports
• Participation in collegiate club sports programming
• Experience with the recruitment and retention of students
• Fundraising experience
• Familiarity with NDSU systems, processes and policies

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.  Applications will only be accepted through the NDSU Human Resources Employment Portal.  

About North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures. NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus. NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com’s top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall. NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executi...ve, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university! Mission We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world. Additional Information: No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10. EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

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