Division of Student Affairs
Assistant Director of Recreational Sports
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. Year around arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible. UWRF's 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued.
The Position:
The Assistant Director of Recreational Sports position reports to the Director of the Hunt Arena, Knowles Center & Intramural Complex. Recreational Sports consists of four main areas: Intramural Recreation, Club Sports, Kinni-Connections Outdoor Recreation, and the Hunt / Knowles Recreation and Athletic Complex. The Assistant Director of Rec. Sports will be an experienced professional in the field of Rec. Sports who demonstrates a commitment to a student centered approach to a campus recreation program and provides vision and strategic planning to its programs and services. The Assistant Director is charged with developing an expansive programming array that is reflective of the interests and trends of a comprehensive intramural, outdoor recreation & club sport offering. The Assistant Director has some shared facility management responsibilities, program support and game administrative duties for the Hunt / Knowles Complex.
In addition, this position requires strong communication skills, service oriented outlook, close attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people. This position works within a team atmosphere with a stewardship management style that values continuous improvement utilizing several student employees and Interns to oversee and administer UW-River Falls Intramurals, Outdoor Recreation, and Club Sports offerings. A flexible schedule is necessary, due to the nature of the events and activities that are programmed for the students. Evening and weekend hours are required.
The Facilities:
UW-River Falls is a beautiful spacious campus rich with green space and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Hunt/Knowles Complex includes an indoor ice arena, field house with a Mondo Super X Premium, six-lane 200 meter track, five Robbins Pulastic SP smooth surface tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts as well as an indoor climbing wall, equipment storage, athletic training room, six locker rooms, and laundry facilities. The space is utilized by the Health and Human Performance Department, Athletics, Recreational Services, student recreation, club sports and the community. The facility is also reserved for assorted concerts, sport camps, and other community events. The Intramural Complex consists of 19 acres of outdoor field space with 4 softball fields, and irrigated green space to accommodate football, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee and soccer. Karges Center , consists of two hard wood courts, a swimming pool, dance studio and locker room facilities. The campus also has 6 outdoor tennis courts, paved and lit surfaces for basketball and four outdoor sand volleyball courts.
Qualifications (Required) :
- A four-year college or university degree is required with major course work in Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Physical Education or closely related field.
- A minimum of two years experience working in Recreation, Intramurals, Outdoor Recreation or other related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Previous experience of supervision and evaluation of employees.
- Experience in maintaining facility files and records, preparing reports, and purchasing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel and patrons.
- Knowledge and experience using commonly used computer applications. (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Internet Explorer, EMS Event Management Software, Corporate Time Scheduling software and Email applications)
- In addition, the successful applicant will have a demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations, the ability to contribute to the University's commitment to enhancing student awareness, an appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.
Starting date: August 18, 2008
To apply: Submit resume, letter of application, a separate statement addressing ability to contribute to the enhancement of student appreciation of diverse cultures, unofficial transcripts, (official copies will be required if hired), and names and phone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your ability to meet the required qualifications and position responsibilities to:
Larry Testa, Committee Chair
Student Affairs
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 South Third Street
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
E-mail: lawrence.e.testa@uwrf.edu
Phone: (715) 425-4444
FAX: (715) 425-0666
Electronic applications will be accepted. The names of all nominees and applicants who have not requested confidentiality in writing and the identities of all finalists must be released upon request.
Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2008, and continue until position is filled.
Please note: Background checks are conducted on all final candidates for all positions.
The University is committed to creating an educational community which enhances student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnicities and cultures and which actively supports tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each person without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural heritages are especially sought in applicants.
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran status and membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin. All persons, especially women, persons of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
For a copy of UW-River Falls campus safety information see http://www.uwrf.edu/public-safety/resources/crime_report.pdf or call Public Safety at (715) 425-3133 for a paper copy. This material includes crime statistics (Annual Security Report) and information on crime prevention, sexual assault and drug/alcohol issues.
