Director of Athletics and Recreation
Position Specifics
Penn State Lehigh Valley seeks a Director of Athletics and Recreation to provide leadership for the campus intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and recreation and wellness programs. The Director oversees all aspects of the athletics and recreation program and serves as a member of the Student Affairs leadership team, reporting to the Director of Student Affairs.
Penn State Lehigh Valley is a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and supports varsity athletics within a predominantly commuter campus environment. Penn State Lehigh Valley currently sponsors six varsity sports, with plans to expand its athletic offerings over time.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and administration of varsity athletics, club sports, and recreation programs
- Supervision and development of athletics staff and coaches
- Oversight of recruitment strategies and student athlete success and retention
- Budget management, including Student Initiated Fee and Student Activity Fee resources
- Compliance with Penn State, conference, and regulatory requirements
- Facilities scheduling, game management, safety, and risk management
- Developing new revenue sources to support the growth of athletics
- Collaboration with campus partners and community stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience in athletics or recreation
- Experience with staff supervision and budget oversight
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience at a Commonwealth Campus or similar institution
- Knowledge of PSUAC or comparable athletic conferences
Background Checks/Clearances
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $72,300.00 - $108,444.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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