Inspire the next generation of students to live active, balanced lives as our Assistant Director for Physical Education, teaching classes while leading our dynamic curriculum across martial arts, team sports, and more! Join our collaborative, energetic team overseeing 25 unique courses and mentoring dedicated faculty in a positive environment committed to inclusivity and accessibility.

The Assistant Director for Physical Education provides instruction and strategic leadership for developing, instructing, and operations of credit-bearing classes. This position teaches 5-7 physical education classes per term.  The Assistant Director oversees curriculum management and faculty supervision for approximately 25 unique course titles and oversight of ~40 classes per term; in the areas of: Individual Activities, Martial Arts, Racquet Sports, Running, and Team Sports.

The Assistant Director for Physical Education makes decisions on curriculum development, course policies and delivery, hiring and mentoring practices, work priorities and assignments, and budgetary needs and reviews. This position is responsible for mentoring and evaluating, on average, 14 pro tem and career instructional faculty, and hiring additional instructors as needed. 

The Assistant Director for Physical Education reports to the Associate Director of Physical Education and is a member of the PE Team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time responsibility in an environment reflecting experience in instruction in physical education or related courses.
• Two (2) years of full-time administrative experience in a professional setting.
• Evidence of experience, expertise and/or certification in at least one of the following areas: Individual Activities, Martial Arts, Racquet Sports, Running, and Team Sports.
• Two (2) years of experience hiring and supervising staff or faculty.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.

Professional Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with software applications for email, word processing, scheduling, curriculum management and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Understanding of current issues and best practices in physical education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical education, teaching, recreation administration or related field. In exceptional circumstances, significant professional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Evidence of leadership experience and/or a commitment to student learning and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience of budget management.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing safety and risk management strategies.

About University of Oregon

The University of Oregon is the only Oregon University System member of the highly selective Association of American Universities (AAU) and is distinguished by the strength and breadth of its instructional and research programs as well as by its sense of community and diverse outreach activities. Located in Eugene, a vibrant city of about 140,000, UO enrolls 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is central to student life on campus. A major component of the SRC capital master plan was completed in 1999-2000 and most recently in January of 2015. The Department of Physical Education and Recreation is comprised of four primary areas, each headed by an Associate Director: 1. Recreation Programs (intramural sports, fitness, aquatics, rock wall, informal recreation, special programs & youth camps) 2. Physical Education (academic course curriculum) 3. Facilities 4. Operations, Assessment, Development and Business Services. Physical Education & Recreation reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Life. Other units of Student Life include Dean of Students, University Health Center, Erb Memorial Union, Holden Leadership Center and Parent a...nd Family Programs. University of Oregon is one of the only large universities in the nation that administers a credit granting Physical Education curriculum within the administrative structure of campus recreation. Over 5,000 UO students take courses each term choosing from over 180 options. The Department of Physical Education and Recreation therefore provides a unique diversity of employment including both academic teaching and recreation leadership opportunities. The University of Oregon has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multicultural competency. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups.

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