Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Campus Recreation Department at Northern Arizona University provides inclusive, student-focused programs and services that promote health, wellness, and community. With a wide range of offerings including fitness, intramural sports, outdoor adventures, and sport clubs, the department supports student success through active engagement and personal development.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director for Recreation Programs is responsible for the execution and administration of a comprehensive Competitive Sports Program, including Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness/Wellness program, Special Events, Field/Space Reservations, and Summer Youth programs. This position will assist with strategic and budget planning and the completion of assessments and program plans. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities Include

35% - Program Management

• Direct responsibility for the development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of an all-inclusive event schedule offering departmental signature events, and collaborative events with a range of campus partners.
• Work directly with other Assistant Directors to coordinate departmental and university events. This includes weekly meetings, pre-event planning, equipment acquisition, risk management, event staffing, and post-event evaluation & follow-up. Additionally, this includes building relationships with clients and customers outside of Campus Recreation to promote long-term success.
• Provide oversight, management and support to the Fitness, Sports, and Summer Youth programs, including staff training and certification, facility reservations, budget development, and special events.
• Oversee the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Sports program. Additional oversight includes campus sport-based special events and external NIRSA tournaments and working in collaboration with the Office of Student Life, Student Government, and the Sport Club council.
• Manage the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Fitness program. Additional oversight includes ensuring an inclusive range of offerings through fitness classes and personal training.
• Lead the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive Summer Youth program. Additional oversight includes a detailed plan for managing registration, documentation, hiring and training plans, and successful implementation of a robust summer day-camp program. 

30% - Staff Supervision

• Supervise up to 3 full-time benefit eligible professional staff and 75+ student employees.
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff.
• Ensure staff effectiveness in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
• Cultivate a positive working team environment.
• Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Facilitate staff professional development through intentional training opportunities and campus engagement.

25% - Risk Management and Administrative Oversight

• Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures, provide support and consistency concerning the implementation of training manuals, and risk management policies for Fields/Reservations Special Events, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness & Wellness, and Summer Youth programs that align with the department and industry recognized best practices.
• Responsible for the development, revision and evaluation of established mission and value statements, goals and objectives for each program and service.
• Responsible for risk management of programs by providing staff oversight in reviewing and ensuring risk management plans are detailed and actively implemented.

5% - Fiscal Management

• Monitor and evaluate budget planning and projections, track program financial data, and reconcile finances for the Competitive Sports (IM & Clubs), Fitness & Wellness, Reservations, and Summer Youth accounts.
• Assist the Director in the development of departmental administrative and financial reports and summaries to include peer reviews and benchmark research.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in related field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of tools, processes, and policies of general campus operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

Skills

• Conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• Project management skills.
• People management skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues.
• Coordinates team members and allocates tasks.
• Communicates effectively.

Compensation

Salary range begins at $89,551. Annual salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.