Assistant Director for Intramural Sports - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Posting Details:

Posting Details
Position Number:

Title:

Assistant Director
Functional Title:
Assistant Director for Intramural Sports & Reckord Armory
Category Status:
33Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPSA-University Recreation & Wellness
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Develop and administer a comprehensive program of intramural sport activities designed to meet the diverse needs of the University community. Manage the operation and maintenance of the Intramural Sports Office and the Reckord Armory. Administer a summer social sports program to serve the local community.
Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

7 years experience in collegiate or community recreation sports programs.
Experience scheduling and administering sport tournaments.
At least 2 years of experience supervising and training others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilties:

Strong communication and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through programming, mentoring, or training.
Demonstrated commitment to student development through programming, mentoring, or training.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Master's degree and 5 years experience in collegiate or community recreation sports programs.
Experience supervising college student personnel.
Experience officiating team sports.
Experience training sports officials.
Experience using facility scheduling software (EMS).
Facility event management experience.
Experience with facility maintenance and/or facilityrelated project management.

Additional Certifications:

Willing to commit to fingerprinting and criminal background check
Possess (or ability to obtain within 3 months of start date) and maintain American Red Cross CPR for the Professional rescuer/AED/First Aid certification.
Possess (or ability to obtain within 3 months of start date) and maintain American Red Cross Instructor Certification.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $93,000 $103,000, negotiable.

Responsibilities include:

Program Planning, Leadership and Administration (35%), Student Staff Training and Supervision (20%), Reckord Armory Gym Management, Maintenance, and Special Events (20%), Full-Time Staff Supervision (15%), and other related duties (10%).

Some evening and weekend work required.
Full-time professional exempt staff position with full benefits.

Benefits include but are not limited to: 22 days annual leave, 14 paid holidays, 3 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave; University contributions to health insurance and retirement plans; tuition remission.

Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Physical Demands
Implementation of the intramural sports program including training and evaluation of intramural sports officials occur in all kinds of weather on outdoor facilities.
Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be required to move equipment for intramural sports activities.
Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
Other work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Frequent evening and some weekend work required.

Posting Date:

05/13/2024
Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes
Best Consideration Date
06/02/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants