Samford is seeking an Associate Director of Campus Recreation. This full-time professional staff member is responsible for overseeing the intramural and club sports operations, marketing of Campus REC department, as well as the fitness and training programs.  This role entails managing recreational programs, training of student officials, mentoring/leading/supervising a variety of Club Sports teams, trips, fitness programs, personal training program and overseeing our student marketing intern to market all of our department and programs.  In addition, this position will work together to make sure the recreational facilities are safe and in compliance with risk management protocols. This position will directly supervise the Assistant Director of Fitness and Training, the Assistant Director of Intramural and Club Sports and student marketing intern.  Indirectly supervises the Assistant Director of Facilities and Reservations, Coordinator of Intramurals, Coordinator of Facilities, Fitness Instructors, and Student Employees.

Job Description

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of a wide array of intramural, club sports, fitness, and wellness programs.
• Supervise and work with the Coordinator to maximize student participation in intramurals and club sports; continually refresh and revise program offerings as needed.
• Ensure all programs adhere to safety standards, risk management guidelines, and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate sports club programming functions, to include overseeing the club allocation request process, approving, and tracking appropriations and expenses; assisting clubs with fundraising opportunities; supervising facility scheduling and appropriate coverage for club sport games, competitions, and practices; and contributing to the creation and implementation of a creative marketing strategy.
• Oversee sport club risk management, travel guidelines, event planning, purchasing policies, facility scheduling, recruitment, and documentation requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of sports club initiatives.
• Monitor sports club program annual budgets and payroll functions.
• Create and regularly update procedural manuals focusing on risk management, to guide staff in the safe and compliant delivery of programs.
• Develop and implement a robust marketing program to inform students about all recreational programs.
• Manage and update the departmental website and coordinate the use of social media platforms to improve program visibility.
• Oversee all the marketing and promotions of the Campus Rec department and programs.  Work along side with our student marketing intern.  
• Establish a strong assessment platform for fitness and wellness programs, focused on quality assurance and ongoing improvement.
• Assist with Personal Training Program, closely monitoring and tracking the fitness needs of targeted groups or individuals.
• Engage in active collaborations with students, faculty, and other university departments to create and maintain recreational and wellness programs.
• Oversee the budget for assigned areas.
• Provide leadership and direction to the department's organizational structure, which includes recreational programs, maintenance, marketing and operations.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all positions directly reporting to the Associate Director.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to strategize long-term planning for the department. 
• Facilitate, with the Executive Director, to maintain facility scheduling and maintenance for both indoor and outdoor events/activities.
• Develop specific, achievable, and measurable short-range goals for areas of responsibility within the Campus Recreation department.
• Attend and contribute to departmental, divisional, and university meetings, as well as special functions, such as orientation and graduation, as required or requested by the Executive Director.
• Be an active and engaged member of the Student Affairs/Campus and Residential Life Team.
• Foster and maintain strong inter-departmental relationships to ensure seamless operations across various functions of the University.

If interested please apply at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/samford. 

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years in progressively responsible roles within campus recreation, community health, or sports management.
• Expertise in risk management, safety protocols, and budgetary guidelines in recreation or sports settings.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage complex operations.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to multitask and handle frequent interruptions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence and customer engagement abilities.
• Commitment to liberal arts education and the Christian mission of the University.
• Physical ability to navigate campus recreation facilities.

About Samford University

Founded in 1841, Samford University is the largest independently supported university in the state of Alabama. Our serene suburban campus, with its rolling hills and stately Georgian Colonial architecture, provides the ideal college environment. But Samford is only minutes away from Birmingham, a diverse metropolitan area of 1 million people--a city rich in culture, history and spirit. Samford University is a private Baptist University which offers an outstanding education in multiple degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 6100 undergraduate and graduate students.

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