Account/Position No.: 50720/201720                         Level 9

Position Title: Associate Director

Department: Campus Recreation

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Responsible to the Director for overseeing and evaluating the operational aspects of the recreational sports program; planning and implementing the budget; reserving/scheduling the facility; resolving personnel issues; maintenance planning and record keeping; and performing other related duties as assigned.

- Plans, implements and evaluates office budget.

- Reserves and schedules facility.

- Plans facility maintenance and keeps accurate records.

- Hires, trains and maintains payroll for office staff.

- Oversees office in absence of director.

- Conducts applied research.

- Participates in professional associations.

- Serves on university committees.

- Trains student workers.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Knowledge of current trends in campus recreation programming.

- Knowledge of fitness, intramural sports, non-credit instruction, outdoor adventure, and sports club programming.

- Knowledge of recreational facility design, maintenance, management and operations.

- Knowledge of budget management.

- Knowledge of equipment/supplies purchasing.

- Knowledge of computers and related software.

- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate recreational programs and activities.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to resolve conflicts.

- Ability to maintain accurate records.

Performs under general supervision. Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in recreation, sports administration, student personnel or related field required; two plus years as a full-time campus recreation professional.