"Assistant Director of Competitive Sports"

Assistant Director of Competitive Sports

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $63,147.00 - $69,461.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Professional Full-Time

Job Number: 2500271

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Campus Recreation

Opening Date: 03/16/2026

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Competitive Sports. Reporting to the Associate Director for Campus Recreation, this position plans and supervises the club sports and intramural programs. This position will lead a comprehensive and dynamic club sport programs that provides participation, leadership development, and competition opportunities for over 1000 students for over 30 clubs each year in addition to an active intramural program. The Assistant Director works with colleagues to manage a comprehensive collegiate recreation program and assists with the selection and delivery of recreation activities and student employment practices that contribute to student success and wellbeing.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Staffing/Supervision and Budgets for Competitive Sports Program

• Manages recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of full-time, graduate assistants, and student staff for all competitive sports programs.
• Provides supervision and mentoring to all competitive sport staff including a full-time coordinator and two graduate assistants and a Club Sport Executive Council.
• Develops and administers budget for competitive sports area.

Risk Management of Competitive Sports Program

• Researches liability issues and risks related to intramural and club sport activities and updates policies and procedures, to ensure an appropriate standard of care and safety for all participants.
• Conducts regular visits to all facilities used for/by club sports and recommend changes and upgrades to facilities as appropriate.
• Ensures the preparation and safety of facilities and the reporting of any damaged equipment that would pose a risk or negative impact on the participant/spectator experience.
• Manages all appropriate documents including assumption of risk forms and medical information consistent with SUNY Brockport's policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper support of Athletic Trainers and Emergency Responders during home games as required for all club sport teams.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for our external facility relationship and contracts.

Administration of Comprehensive Club Sport Program

• Develops and implements a leadership model for club sport participants and club leaders.
• Conducts regular meetings, online resources, and strategic communication for all club officers, with special attention to high-risk and off-site clubs.
• Coordinates all practices, home and away competitions and performances for all club sports.
• Establishes a shared supervision and support schedule between the Intramural and Club Sports Coordinator as well as the Graduate Assistant for weekend competitions.
• Creates a strategic fundraising plan for all club sports to engage alumni, participants, and families. Provides oversight of all club sport foundation accounts.
• Prepares budget proposals and manages fiscal resources, recommend and/or requisition purchases for equipment and supplies.
• Prepares equipment/supply orders, league/vendor payments and travel reimbursements.
• Assists with recruitment and evaluates the Club Sports experience for incoming students.

Administration of Comprehensive Intramural Program

• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and guidelines, including intramural rule modifications and procedures.
• Provides oversight for scheduling and coordination of all Intramural Sports leagues including hiring and training officials and game management staff.
• Oversees assessment processes and supported learning outcomes for participants and student employees.

Assessment and Learning Outcomes for Associated Participants and Student Employees

• Establishes an assessment and evaluation plan to measure the achievement of outcomes of competitive sports on a consistent scheduled basis.
• Develops and assesses learning outcomes for all program leaders and staff training.
• Reports assessment and statistical data pertaining to operations, program participation, and staff development.

Club Sport Recruitment of Prospective Students

• Serves as the primary point of contact between Campus Recreation/Club Sports and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to leverage club sports as an enrollment and recruitment tool.
• Develops a club sports recruitment plan that supports the University's Strategic Enrollment Management goals, with annual targets and assessment processes.
• Attends Admissions recruitment events (Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, and virtual sessions) to represent club sports and engage prospective students.
• Develops and sends personalized recruitment letters/emails to prospective students expressing interest in club sports via Slate.
• Responds promptly to inquiries from prospective students and families regarding club sports opportunities, team information, and participation requirements. Utilize data and prospects from Athletics to funnel students to club sports who are not participating in Division III athletics.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive communication and recruitment plan, including social media and web content related to club sports for recruitment purposes.

Growth and Expansion of the Recreation & Fitness Living Learning Community

• Serves as the Content Expert for Rec & Fitness Living Learning Community.
• Participates in recruitment and retention efforts, such as hosting events during open houses.
• Works with Residential Life/Learning Communities to analyze and determine successful engagement activities increasing membership in LLC for on floor and off floor members.
• Ensures effective communication and collaboration with Residential Life to grow all Competitive Sports Programs, increasing engagement for all students/residents.
• Provides visibility and support in Residential facilities to support student engagement with Competitive Sports Programs.

Departmental and Divisional Initiatives

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships within the department, division, and across campus.
• Serves on designated committees.
• Oversees and coordinates marketing and promotional strategies for the department and assigned programs and services, ensuring policies and procedures are followed with established timelines being met.
• Provides expertise to appropriate Residential Life Living Learning Communities.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree by the time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Minimum of three years of full-time experience working in a college or university recreation/athletics environment
• Experience in preparing and monitoring budget information
• Demonstrated ability to train and supervise employees
• Knowledge and ability to interpret industry standards related to risk management and safety of participants in an intramural and club sports setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED teaching certification or must receive within six months of employment required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, or other relevant fields
• Experience with programming/administration software systems (i.e Fusion, DSE, etc)
• Two years of officiating experience

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm.

Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.