Assistant Director of Competitive Sports

Description & Details:

The Wellness Center seeks an energetic, innovative, and student-focused leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a newly enhanced club sports program.

The Assistant Director provides direct oversight of the club sports program and supervises a professional and student staff responsible for the operations of intramurals, climbing, and outdoor adventures. The position is responsible for the daily operations, program planning, risk management, policy development, budget administration, event coordination, and assessment initiatives that support departmental and institutional goals. The successful candidate will foster a culture of belonging while ensuring high quality experiences for students.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, along with a passion for continuing to develop a competitive sports programs that contributes to recruitment, retention, student success and campus engagement.

Work Schedule:

This position requires a flexible work schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours, to support club sports, intramural/climbing/outdoor adventure activities, and departmental programs.

Hiring Range:

$61,000 – $77,250 DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Two years of experience coordinating club sports, intramural sports, or other closely related programs

• Knowledge of risk management in a recreational setting

• Ability to provide strong leadership and supervision to the Recreation and Intramural Coordinator

• A positive attitude with high standards of personal integrity and professional competence

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Recreation or Sports Management

• Experience with club sports administration

• Experience managing club and/or intramural budgets/reimbursements

• Experience working with Fusion Club

• Experience with the recruitment and retention of students.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and staff development
• Program administration and strategic planning
• Risk management and decision making
• Project and operational management
• Student development
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Adaptability and flexibility

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references

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NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

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Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

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  100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
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  Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

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  Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) – Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
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  Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

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  Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
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  50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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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.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

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