Job Description

The Director of Recreational Sports, under general direction, oversees the administration and organization of a comprehensive recreational sports program and facility consisting of intramural sports, fitness and wellness, group exercise, open recreation, sports clubs, instructional activities, special events, and campus wide and community events.

Responsibilities:

• Articulates overall vision for recreational facility and programs, oversees programs and services of Recreational Sports, provides guidance in the development of programming and activities that complement academic programs and also provide a wide variety of recreational fitness and educational, activities, provides leadership and supervision of professional, support, and student staff, oversees recruitment, supervision, and development of professional, support, and student staff.

• Prepares, directs, and allocates the operational budget with resources from student fees, promotions, sales, rental fees, memberships, contributions, and other sources of revenue generated from programs and services, creates, develops, and coordinates the planning and administration of facility operations and management.

• Administers, develops, and implements program and facility policies, procedures, and risk management practices, develops strategies to market programs and provide information in a timely manner to enhance communications about the department, creates departmental strategic plans and assign professional staff and resources as required to achieve established initiatives.

• Represents the department at functions, including orientation programs and information fairs, to increase awareness of services and programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Sports Management.

• Ten years of related experience in Recreational Sports at a University, including related supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Generally Supervises.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Recreation, Sports Management.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Evenings and weekends are required as needed.

Job Posting Close Date: 

• 09/20/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below?in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. ?Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines: 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the?PVAMU?Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

About Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. It is committed to achieving relevance in each component of its mission by addressing issues and proposing solutions through programs and services designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, schools, and communities--both rural and urban. Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution by legislative designation, serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population, and a land-grant institution by federal statute.

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