Director of Sports and Cub Camps, Assistant Director of Physical Education

Position Summary

Columbia University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 32 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Director of Sports and Cub Camps, Assistant Director of Physical Education is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Department's camps and clinics program and managing the daily operations of the required Physical Education Program.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the department’s Sports Camps and Little Lions Camps programs, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing and assessment of operational effectiveness to ensure a high-quality participant experience and alignment with departmental goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate qualified camp staff, PE instructors, and applicable personnel while ensuring compliance with University policies, safety standards, Protection of Minors protocols, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of all sports and youth camps, including facility coordination, equipment oversight, participant registration, customer service, transportation logistics, emergency preparedness, and communications.
• Develop and implement innovative camp programming that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, inclusion, wellness, and engagement for youth participants of varying ages and abilities.
• Coordinate operational aspects of the required Physical Education program, including course scheduling, instructor assignments, curriculum support, enrollment assistance, and ongoing program evaluation to ensure efficient delivery of courses and a positive student experience.
• Ensure Physical Education courses are staffed by highly qualified instructors and administered in accordance with departmental standards, Columbia University policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable health and safety guidelines.
• Supervise and support Physical Education instructional staff through onboarding, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership, Athletics staff, University administrators, and external partners to support the growth and visibility of Physical Education and youth programming initiatives.
• Monitor program budgets, expenditures, and revenue performance, identifying opportunities to maximize operational efficiency, expand programming, and achieve departmental financial goals related to youth camps.
• Lead efforts to expand the scope and reach of sports and youth camps by identifying market demand, developing new camp offerings, increasing participation, and operating as many viable camp programs as possible to meet or exceed departmental revenue expectations.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and program data related to camp operations, staffing, participation, safety incidents, and financial performance, and provide regular updates and recommendations to departmental leadership.
• Providing exceptional service to participants.
• Teaching in the required physical education program.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required
• 3 - 5 years related experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills