Director of Campus Recreation & Head Disc Golf Coach

The Director of Campus Recreation, reports to the Director of Athletics to provide development, administration, and evaluation of a comprehensive club sports and intramural program and holistic recreation, wellness and fitness programming. This position provides structured programming options to foster health and well-being, learning, competition and leadership for the on-campus and surrounding Houghton community.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the management of a diversified and comprehensive intramural and club sports program including, but not limited to, administration, policy development, scheduling, staff training, assessment, risk management, special events, budget oversight, marketing and equipment management.
• Develop a plan for assessing the addition of new clubs and intramural programs based on interest and demand of current and prospective students.
• Serve as a liaison to each club sports team. Provide leadership and mentor club sport officers, coaches, and members.
• Work closely with Office of Admission staff to promote intramural and club sports opportunities and to actively recruit prospective students to club sport teams.
• Collaborate with campus partners (including, but not limited to, student programs, counseling services, human resources and community relations) to increase awareness of and to build a sense of community around the intramural and fitness and wellness programs by fostering the delivery of programs and services that meet the holistic needs of an active community.
• Provide assistance for campus-wide initiatives and support campus partners as a resource for wellness fairs, speaking engagements for dorms/departments and service on various committees.

Statement of Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, philosophy, standards and practices of recreation administration (e.g., program planning, leadership, risk management, budgeting, marketing & public relations).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated PC computer competency and skills.
• The ability to plan, promote and evaluate a wide range of recreation services and events for the Houghton community.