Assistant Director, Campus Recreation

Location: Campus Recreation Services

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608284

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is posted as Assistant Director, Campus Recreation, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Director, Recreation.
• 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.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director provides strategic oversight of the Outdoor Adventures program, ensuring delivery of innovative, high-quality programs and services that align with the department's mission and goals, and includes the supervision of the Manager and Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures. In addition to program leadership, the Assistant Director fosters and strengthens academic partnerships across campus, promoting collaboration between academic units and Campus Recreation to support student recruitment, retention, and overall success. The Assistant Director also leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive risk management processes and procedures, ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational excellence across all Campus Recreation programs and services.

This position emphasizes continuous improvement, leveraging data-informed insights to enhance existing initiatives, streamline operations, and design new processes that contribute to an effective, efficient, and dynamic team environment.

Program Management & Development - 40%

• Oversee a comprehensive outdoor recreation program, including an equipment rental service, challenge course, adventure trips, and guide training initiatives.
• Makes and approves decisions within outdoor adventures program area, academic partnerships, risk management, and training. This includes oversight of designated budget areas.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to develop co-curricular learning and career readiness opportunities, enhancing leadership development, student retention, and post-graduation readiness through outdoor adventure programming.
• Develop and implement civic engagement programs, integrating service-learning initiatives and creating academic collaborations to support for-credit service learning and outdoor leadership courses.
• Design and evaluate training programs and leadership competencies for Campus Recreation student staff.
• Utilize assessment data to evaluate program impact, inform decision-making, and drive innovation.
• Develop and offer CPR and First Aid course offerings to academic units and other program areas across campus.

Team Management and Development - 20%

• Works closely with Campus Recreation Director for all hiring and performance management decisions within the outdoor adventure program area.
• Supervise and mentor the Manager and Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures, ensuring adherence to established risk management protocols, student travel policies, and safety procedures.
• Supervises two full-time staff members and approximately 25-30 student and/or part-time employees, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Recruit and supervise interns from various academic units to participate in Campus Recreation internship opportunities.
• Facilitate reflective learning experiences for student leaders, promoting the integration of leadership skills into future endeavors.
• Ensure that projects are executed within the established budget.
• Assign staff to projects based on their strengths, interests, skillsets, and professional/personal growth needs. Balance workload and assignments and identify professional development opportunities for skill building.
• Set objectives for projects and assignments, provide coaching, guidance, and feedback through project/assignment lifecycle, and review and approve work products.
• Leads the design and implementation of comprehensive training and leadership development initiatives for all Campus Recreation staff, ensuring consistent professional growth, skill enhancement, and adherence to departmental standards.

Risk Management and Compliance - 20%

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of risk management processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards across all Campus Recreation programs.
• Provide guidance on risk management and safety protocols, offering expertise on outdoor recreation best practices.
• Oversee comprehensive training program for all campus recreation staff to ensure everyone is certified in CPR and first aid.
• Ensure compliance with applicable university, state, and federal policies and regulations related to outdoor recreation and student programming.

Academic Partnerships and Collaboration - 15%

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with academic units to promote collaboration between Campus Recreation and academic departments.
• Work with university faculty and staff to integrate outdoor recreation programming with academic initiatives to support student success and retention.
• Serve as a liaison to relevant campus and community organizations, representing Campus Recreation in meetings, committees, and collaborative initiatives.

Other - 5%

• Participates in division and department meetings.
• Participate in university-wide and Student Affairs division committees and work groups to advance institutional goals.
• Engage in professional organizations such as NIRSA, NASPA, and/or ACPA to remain informed of emerging trends and contribute to the advancement of the recreation profession.
• Perform other duties as assigned, supporting departmental and divisional objectives.

Work Environment

• Working indoors in an office environment for 80% of the position. 20% is standing working at in-person career development events.
• Working nights or weekends 2 to 6 days per month.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate bachelor's degree
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in related field.
• 3 years of experience working in a higher education setting.
• American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor Certification
• Wilderness First Aid Certification.
• American Red Cross CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer - Or the ability to obtain within the first 30 days of hiring.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of college student learning and development, health and wellness, and recreational sports theories and models.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of risk management standards, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of recruitment techniques and laws related to internships and employment.
• Knowledge of higher education administrative systems and related business principles.
• Knowledge of higher education law, including FERPA, Title IX, etc.

Skills

• Group facilitation skills.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including competence using Microsoft Office programs (for example, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• People management skills.
• Interpersonal, collaborative, and team-building skills.

Abilities

• Able to alter course/direction when necessary.
• Possesses strong leadership practices.
• Communicates effectively.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work successfully with highly diverse students, colleagues, and partners.

Background Information

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. Additionally, 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. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. 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 https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. 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.

Salary

Salary is $67,714. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

March 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

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, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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