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Assistant Director, Office of Campus Recreation
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Position Number: 6017556
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Director, Office of Campus Recreation

College of the Holy Cross

Description

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director is responsible for the comprehensive intramural, club sport, and special programming. This position works collaboratively with the entire Recreation Center staff to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive co-curricular recreation programs that aligns with the College's mission and reflects the best practices amongst institutions of higher education. The assistant director is responsible for all aspects of the College's intramural and club sport program, including hiring, training, and supervising intramural supervisors and officials; overseeing the scheduling of fields and courts for intramural and club sport practices and games; utilizing IMLeagues for scheduling of intramural games, managing sign-ups, and collecting waivers; ensure intramural and club sport participants adhere to college policies; marketing; assessment; and support the director in day-to-day facilities operations. The assistant director must demonstrate strong understanding of collegiate recreation sports; ability to collaborate with campus partners; work in a fast-paced environment; have an understanding of risk management; possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; approach their work with an awareness of diversity and inclusion; and be able to foster strong relationships with campus partners. Major Areas of ResponsibilityIntramurals

Oversee a robust intramural program that focuses on inclusive and fair play, which includes 11 sports and over 1,000 participants
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate 30+ student staff including intramural officials and supervisors
Publicize and promote intramural seasons
Use IMLeagues for scheduling of intramural games, managing sign-ups, and collecting waivers
Educate intramural sport participants of departmental policies and procedures as well as college policies

Club Sports

Oversee all components of a comprehensive club sports program paying careful attention to the planning and execution of effective marketing and communications as well as safety, liability and risk management. The office of campus recreation offers 23 club sports and has over 500 club sport participants
Review and enforce compliance with safety, risk, injury, and travel procedures for club teams.
Maintain and enforce club sport handbook
Ensure club sport documentation is appropriately completed and submitted in a timely manner
Create and advise a Club Sport Council to assist with the administration of the club sport programs including funding and disciplinary decisions
Market the Club Sport programs including scheduled competition and special events
Work with co-chairs of club sports to provide student leadership development
Coordinate all logistics for club sports, including field reservations, oversight of work orders for field preparation and lighting, and relocation of events.
Maintain club sports budgets in accordance with procedures and uphold accountability for operating within approved budget limits.
Educate club sport participants of departmental policies and procedures as well as college policies

Assessment & Special Programming

Assess, improve and, when beneficial, expand the Intramural Program capitalizing on the residential nature of the campus.
Responsible for the design, implementation, and management of all special event activities within Campus Recreation including late night programming

Department Management

Manage the department in the absence of the Director of the Office of Campus Recreation.
Assists with the enforcement of the facility policy and procedures.
Act as a representative on divisional and campus-wide committees and task forces.
Support the Director in the management of the building and the day-to-day operations of the Recreation Center.
Assist with departmental projects; supervise tasks of staff and/or student staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Two years or more experience and/or demonstrated interest in coordinating club sports, intramurals, and/or recreation or intercollegiate athletic administration.
First aid and CPR certified or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment
An understanding of and appreciation for student development in a Jesuit Catholic context and a passion for working with students.
Must be able to work collaboratively, independently and be able to make sound decisions independently.
Must be self-motivated, able to operate independently and reach effective decisions.
Must be available for some night and weekend work.
Demonstrate intercultural, diversity and inclusion competencies and a commitment to working with diverse populations.
Technical Skills:

Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Core Competencies (Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College's mission):

Effective Supervision
Project Management
Presentation Skills
Dependability & Flexibility
Service Oriented
Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
Proficient Problem Solving
Understanding of Risk Management
Excellent Innovation/Creativity
Strong Teamwork & Team Facilitation
Strong Interpersonal Skills

Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Additional information:This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
Condensed summer 4-day work week
Tuition & Education benefits
Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 1, 2025. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.

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