Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Recreation

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Recreation is a 12-month, full-time position that requires regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff. The position reports to the Director of Student Involvement. As a member of the Student Affairs staff, the position promotes enriching and diverse cocurricular experiences. This person will develop a comprehensive recreation program including club sports, intramural sports, fitness programs, and staffing of the Springs Student Center.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise student staff in the Springs Student Center, fitness center, and intramural sports roles.
• Advise all club sports, oversee club sport budgets, and assist with recruiting of new members.
• Manage the intramural sports program, including calendaring and scheduling of events, recruitment of participants, training of officials, and oversight of all equipment.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Springs Student Center in coordination with the Director of Student Involvement.
• Develop and implement recreation policies and procedures including staff manuals and training.
• Collaborate with peers across campus and support student leaders in engaging the campus.
• Direct recreation social media and marketing.

Departmental/Divisional Responsibilities

• Participate in Student Affairs team initiatives, staff meetings, and committees as assigned.
• Participate in institutional effectiveness measures, including annual goals, objectives, planning and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Participate in appropriate state, regional, or national professional organizations.
• Nights and weekends are required as related to programs and services, including serving on the weekend on-call rotation.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

• Master’s degree preferred in Recreation, College Student Personnel, or other related area.
• 1-2 years’ experience within a college/university setting, graduate experience considered.
• Experience with IMleagues, Fusion IM, or comparable software.
• Possess experience in leading a collegiate recreation center, Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and other student organizations.
• Ability to develop positive, proactive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to lead and manage projects and initiatives.
• Possess excellent organizational, team-building, and presentation skills.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, résumé, and list of three references to:

Mr. Roderick Houston
Director of Student Involvement at Presbyterian College
rphouston@presby.edu