Program Director - Recreational Sports

Overview

Department
:
Campus Recreation Salary
: $56,800 - $64,600

Description

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
• Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
• Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
• Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
• Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
• Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
• May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Directs the recruitment, selection, supervision, payroll process, and evaluation of staff and students; provide guidance, and is responsible for professional development and training for staff.
• Provides supervision to the Program Manager (Coordinator) for Recreational Sports and assists with the supervision of student staff.
• Provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive Sport Club and Intramural Sports programs; ensures department policies and procedures follow local and state regulations; creates various reports including annual and semiannual reports as needed.
• Assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk for programs, implement departmental emergency action plan, inspect campus program areas and fields, and contribute to the Departmental Safety Committee.
• Maintain records, contract agreements, and sports equipment
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating departmental programs; consults with and responds to participant questions and concerns.
• Develop, plan, and implement long range strategic plans and assessment of student development, learning outcomes, evaluations of programs, services, and staff.
• Develop program budgets, monitor expenses and revenue goals, and identify opportunities for fundraising, sponsorship, and grants to support programs and events.
• Collaborate with campus partners and academic units to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Evenings and weekends required.

Education
: A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum requirements include 3-years of direct experience in intramural sports, sport clubs or family programming progressive experience in a university setting, supervisory experience of full time staff, and direct experience in the management of sport clubs and intramural sports.

Additional Job Posting Information

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.