About Augustana University:
Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, with a metro area of over 265,000 people. For more than 150 years, Augustana has provided a strong student-centric education based
on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to
2030, Augustana is committed to fostering student success, leadership and meaningful community engagement.
Assistant Director of
Recreational Services
Augustana University (SD) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Recreational Services.
Reporting to the Director of Recreational Services, this full-time position is responsible for overseeing the university's intramural sports
program, supervising and mentoring student employees, and supporting recreational programming and facility operations.
The successful
candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills while promoting student engagement, wellness and
leadership development. This position supports the department's mission of Attracting People and Building Leaders by creating
inclusive recreational opportunities and meaningful experiences for the Augustana community.
Duties include, but are not
limited to:
- Direct and oversee the intramural sports program, including scheduling, staffing, officiating and special
events. - Recruit, train, supervise and mentor student employees, supporting the leadership development of more than 100 recreational
services student staff. - Coordinate marketing and promotional efforts to increase student participation through campus events, social
media and other communication channels. - Build relationships with students, faculty, staff and campus departments to enhance
recreational programming. - Assist with recreational facility operations, program planning, evaluation and departmental
initiatives. - Provide oversight of student office staff, projects and daily operations.
- Assist with staffing and coordination
of the summer Kids Rec Camp. - Promote a safe, welcoming and inclusive recreational environment.
- Perform other job-related
duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- American Red
Cross First Aid, CPR and AED certification. - Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated
leadership, supervisory, coaching and mentoring abilities. - Experience with computer applications, marketing, website management and
social media. - Understanding of student development and leadership development.
- Commitment to working with students within a
private, church-related university environment. - Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree emphasis in recreation, sport administration or a related
field. - Experience in intramural program management, sports officiating or scheduling.
Interacting with students,
faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture
must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the
application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment
background check.