Associate Director of Sports Programs

Associate Director of Sports Programs

Arizona State University

Sun Devil Fitness Tempe

Campus: Tempe

99686BR

Job Description

Being a part of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness at ASU as an Associate Director means uniquely engaging in our mission of enhancing the ASU student community which embraces physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of self and others as a hallmark of the Sun Devil Experience. We do this through skill building, community building, and healthfulness.

The Associate Director assists with the planning, organizing and directing of the Sports Programs (Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs) and supervision of respective professional and student staff. The position focuses on student development, strategic planning, and creating new engagement opportunities for student success. This position works primarily on the Tempe campus, managing the Tempe summer kids camp program and serves as a member of the university-wide Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness management team in support of all campus locations.

What’s in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options: https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available on day one.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $68,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

27-March-2024

Essential Duties

• Oversees all elements of the ASU Intramural Sports and Sport Club programs that serve students across all four campus locations, including delivery of education from campus partners, team management, safety protocols, recruitment, and oversight of the staff.
• Provides administrative, supervisory, and management support for three direct full time staff members at Tempe and provides strategic guidance to one full time staff at each of the other three campuses.
• Plan, administer, and manage the functional operating budgets. Oversees budgetary responsibilities for current and future planning for Intramural Sports Programming and Sport Club management and provides recommendations regarding existing financial expenditures and future budgeting projections.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Tempe summer Kids Camp program.
• Conduct research on emerging trends, analyze and interpret demographics and assessments, compile comprehensive reports, and contribute to strategic planning efforts.
• Cultivate an inclusive and diverse environment for student participants and staff.
• Ability to quickly change priorities, which may encompass the need to resolve conflicts.
• Lead staff to work together in a coordinated manner consistent with university, division, and departmental goals and objectives.
• Effectively engage undergraduate and graduate students, multidisciplinary teams, community groups and partners in planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities that cultivate a culture of community and connection.
• Ensures that emergency and security procedures and systems for all programs are comprehensive, communicated, drilled, and current.
• Participates in ongoing discussions to assist the Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) programming team in the development and implementation of an effective campus-wide approach to programming and activities, with the goal of heightening campus engagement.
• Serves as an active member of the departmental management team.
• Supports SDFC One University mission, vision and functional project management areas.
• Advances university and EOSS goals and values.
• Participates in evaluation of all staff that is directly supervising
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND seven (7) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Eleven (11) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master’s Degree preferred in Recreation, Physical Education or related field.
• Experience in programming/coordinating intramural sports activities and/or the management of sport clubs. (1 year)
• Experience working in summer kids camps or working with youth programs.
• Experience working in a college or university recreation environment.
• Experience managing and developing professional and student employees.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.
• Evidence of organizational skills and proficiency in project management.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships, presenting to audiences, public speaking, analyzing problems, proposing effective solutions, and effectively delegating responsibilities to staff.
• Experience meeting priority deadlines while providing accurate and excellent services.

Working Environment

• Professionally represent department/program
• Work collaboratively across various EOSS departments across all locations
• Work with diverse student populations (undergraduate and graduate) and groups to achieve objectives
• Develop and deliver presentations to groups
• Use computers effectively, including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, using mouse and keyboard
• Use critical thinking to make independent decisions and/or analyze data
• Research, develop, implement and assess programs
• Communicate effectively 
• Ability to attend meetings or events, regardless of the weather, across campuses and other locations
• Monitor expenditures

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, Upward Bound, and TRiO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services and others.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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