Assistant Director Competitive Sports and Camps

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Competitive Sports and Camps provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a year-round Competitive Sports program that includes intramural sports, club sports, open recreation in the Field House, special events, facility rentals, and the Youth Sports and Fitness Camp.

This position designs, implements, evaluates, and interprets department processes, policies, and risk management systems to ensure programs are safe, inclusive, fiscally responsible, and aligned with University of North Florida Recreation and Wellness goals.

Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive Competitive Sports portfolio, including intramurals, club sports, Field House open recreation, special events, facility rentals, and the Youth Sports and Fitness Camp.
• Set unit vision, goals, service expectations, and annual priorities in support of departmental goals and student engagement outcomes.
• Develop, implement, interpret, and periodically revise program policies, procedures, manuals, sportsmanship expectations, and operating standards.
• Support campus and external facility-use requests for RecWell courts, fields, and the Field House, including pricing models, contracts, invoicing, and scheduling systems.
• Assist with strategies and objectives that strengthen program participation, access, service quality, and operational consistency.
• Supervise two full-time coordinators and provide leadership for Competitive Sports, Field House, special event, and summer camp staffing structures.
• Provide indirect oversight for more than 60 student employees, including competitive sports supervisors, officials, referees, safety monitors, Field House staff, special event staff, camp staff, and other assigned student or temporary personnel.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate staff, students, volunteers, graduate assistants, and interns as assigned.
• Design and deliver presentations, workshops, official training, onboarding materials, and ongoing staff development resources.
• Encourage professional engagement and committee service among direct reports and support staff growth through relevant campus and professional development opportunities.
• Manage financial decisions within the program scope and support annual and long-term budget planning for Competitive Sports operations.
• Work closely with the RecWell Business Office in support of A&S funds, summer camp fees, auxiliary revenue, external and internal client billing, and event-related collections.
• Maintain a repair and replacement plan for Competitive Sports facilities, equipment, and program needs.
• Use web-based and desktop systems (EMS, ActiveNet, IMLeagues, etc.) for scheduling, staff records, program administration, billing support, reports, and operational documentation.
• Maintain clear, current, and accessible web information for the unit and summer camp in partnership with the RecWell Business Office.
• Oversee general operations of the Field House, outdoor sport recreation areas, fields, and Competitive Sports program spaces.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management program for Competitive Sports and Camps, including periodic review of systems, manuals, tools, emergency action plans, and best practices.
• Implement facility and equipment inspections, preventive maintenance checklists, routine reports, and hazard identification processes that support safe operations.
• Maintain an equipment inventory system that tracks program and facility equipment, anticipated shelf life, replacement timing, and reordering needs.
• Monitor activities and events in large program areas and identify potential hazards during facility inspections and program delivery.
• Collaborate with the Office of Dean of Students and the Office of Student Accountability and Resolution regarding conduct considerations related to Competitive Sports participation.
• Coordinate with Athletics to support athletic team needs for RecWell fields and facilities and RecWell-managed events in the Arena.
• Maintain working relationships with Student Government agencies, Osprey Involvement Center, Osprey Life and Productions, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and other campus partners for cross-collaboration and program engagement.
• Support Camps on Campus program coordination and maintain professional association involvement with the American Camp Association for summer camp management best practices.
• Maintain professional association involvement with NIRSA to remain current with Competitive Sports standards, training practices, and program trends.
• Develop and support marketing strategies, assessment efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives for the program.