Assistant Director of Recreational Sports Job at University of California, Irvin

Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nations top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. Its located in one of the worlds safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange Countys second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Campus Recreation serves as an integral part of university life by offering diverse sports, recreational and fitness activities that are fun, vigorous, healthy, and conducive to personal wellness. The department supports the academic mission by creating a climate that motivates individuals to embrace a healthy lifestyle, build social communities and develop leadership opportunities that contribute to anteater pride. The vision of the department is to provide programs and services to the anteater community in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards of excellence of the University.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Campus Recreation leadership team, the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports oversees the administration and organization of a comprehensive recreational sports program, consisting of club sports, intramurals, recreation instruction and youth programs. The Assistant Director articulates overall mission for recreational sports program in addition to developing and promoting the shared vision that drives departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities and the ongoing organization of work. Create and implement short-term and long-term organizational plans consistent with the strategic plan to ensure mission effectiveness. The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring that each programmatic budget aligns with department projections. Responsibilities include direct supervision of department sponsored special events along with supervision of four program managers.

Qualifications:

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $77,000 - $108,100 (Annual).


Required:

• Knowledge of program activity and industry best practices
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.
• Skills to deliver highly effective service orientation, program management, and make sound judgments decisions; able to use critical thinking skills to develop original and creative problem-solving ideas in a varied and challenging environment.
• Demonstrated fiscal management abilities.
• Client service minded entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion practices and proficiency in implementation strategies.
• Demonstrated skill in listening perceptively and maintaining equanimity when dealing with conflicts, complaints, and difficult situations
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with co-workers, employees and the public.
• Ability to supervise full-time and part-time staff; including the ability to interview, mentor, manage conflict, team build and problem solve
• Red Cross CPR required.
• Standard First Aid Training Certification required.
• 5-10 years of progressive program management and staff leadership experience in collegiate recreation or affiliated field.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in related area and / or equivalent experience

Special Conditions:

• Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.
• Occasionally will be asked to work night and/or weekends, dependent on what department and programmatic needs require.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of Californias Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of Californias Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.