Assistant Director, Sports Programs - Sports and Recreation STA

About Us

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Oversees, plans, develops, and implements the Club and Intramural Sports programs within the Department of Sports & Recreation. Supervises the operations and maintenance of assigned staff and programs, managing full-time Coordinators and potentially supervising student assistants, graduate assistants, and interns.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides guidance, oversight, and planning for the Club and Intramural Sports programs, including but not limited to budgets and financial planning, travel planning, program policy and procedures, risk management, and conflict resolution
2. Provides guidance and sound interpretation of University, Division, Department, and program policies, procedures, operations, and training processes
3. Oversees and guides intramural officials training, officer meetings, participant disciplinary matters, and team sanctions, and assists with extramural arrangements as needed
4. Builds and maintains cross-campus relationships to accomplish program goals involving University Relations, Legal Office and Risk Management Office
5. Serves as point of contact for new club programs and inquiries
6. Serves as Defensive Driver Course Instructor and CPR First Aide Instructor for department
7. Provides guidance alongside appropriate personnel and services for marketing efforts; concussion protocol and return to play; facility reservation and space allocations; and EAPs and risk management protocol.
8. Provides on-site risk management for home games, including off-campus home sites; works late nights and weekends; travels between two campuses as needed
9. Provides mentoring, development, and supervision to assigned staff

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Current and valid American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Required Experience
Four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
One (1) year of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and talent development for staff members. This position of trust will contribute to the departments mission, vision, and values
Able to apply time management strategies to complete tasks and responsibilities by recognized and assigned deadlines
Adapt effectively in situations of change to policies, procedures, work assignments, and culture
Develop professional contacts and resources supporting work productivity
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates knowledge of existing standards and best practices in collegiate recreation, such as CAS standards for Recreational Sports Programs and duty of care for areas of responsibility

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Computer and software skills necessary for the position
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf