Job Description

Assistant Director - Competitive Sports

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Working Title: Assistant Director - Competitive Sports

External Link to Posting:

Vacancy Number: E1198

Position Number: 7718

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Campus Recreation - 40120

Division: Student Affairs - 40000 Division

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Assistant Director reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation Programs & Risk Management and is responsible for the overall planning, goal setting, assessment and coordination of the Competitive Sports Program (Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs). The Assistant Director directly supervises two coordinators and a graduate assistant and manages and coordinates scheduling for two outdoor field complexes, assigned special events, extramurals, special projects and handles various administrative tasks.

• Develop, implement, and review methods of assessment including personnel and programing and provide recommendations to the Associate Director.
• Conduct routine facility and equipment inspections to identify potential risks associated with all aspects of competitive sports facilities/programming with regard for participant safety in accordance with national and local standards and best practices.
• Develop, manage and reconcile general and sport club budgets on monthly and annual basis and follow university purchasing procedures; collaborate with the Coordinator of Business Operations on assigned funds.
• Oversite of all disciplinary procedures with participants, club members, team or club sanctions, and employees.
• Collaborate with the Publication and Communications Specialist to identify and develop marketing strategies and promotional efforts to engage the campus community.
• Manage and oversee Sport Club Council meetings/trainings, SGA allocation process and all informational meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelors degree OR alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.



Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience and ability to handle conflict to resolution.
• Masters degree in Recreation, Sports Management/Administration, Leadership, Higher Education, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, experiential education or related field. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institution.
• Three to five years collegiate recreation programming experience or 5+ years recreation programming for a municipal recreation program and related experiences. Ideally, 2-3 years of experience has been in intramural sports or sport clubs experience, Club Officer and/or Officials training at the collegiate level.

Required Certifications or Licensures: CPR/AED/Standard First Aid Instructor or Instructor Trainer Certification (may be acquired after hire).



Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Department of Campus Recreation inspires healthy lifestyles with inclusive recreation, innovative programming and sustainable facilities, while embracing technology and fostering leadership development. The mission of the Department of Campus Recreation is to provide quality recreational experiences and facilities thus enhancing the overall educational experience of the campus community. This goal is accomplished by offering a wide variety of recreational activities, conducting educational workshops and providing professional training. The Department of Campus Recreation, Division of Student Affairs, provides a multi-faceted program that includes Fitness, Intramural Sports, Aquatics, Adventure Recreation, Sport Clubs, Open Recreation, Business, and Facility Operations. Campus Recreation at UNCW takes a 'Something for Everyone' approach to programming.



College/School Information:



University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.


A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nations only bachelors degree program focused on coastal engineering.


The universitys efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.


UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.



EEO Statement: At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.



Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Number of Openings: Single Incumbent



Special Notes to Applicants: PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.



Months Per Year: 12 Months



FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)



Type of Position: Permanent



Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions:



Job Posting Date: 07/26/2024



Posting Close Date: 08/25/2024





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About University of North Carolina Wilmington

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

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