Director of Recreation Events and Programming

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

07/08/2024

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

07/08/2024

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Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1125515

Position Title

Director of Recreation Events and Programming

Department this Position Reports to

Athletics and Recreation

Hiring Range Minimum

please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

please inquire

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation, takes the lead on planning and executing the operations of the college’s recreation programs, including being the primary recreation administrator responsible event management and business and budget management operations. Assists in administration and operational execution of all Physical Education and Recreation programs including the college’s Intramural-Recreational Sports, Club Sports, Fitness and Physical Education programs.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with athletics and recreation industry procedures and policies.

Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, and other computer software.

Ability to manage logistical and administrative details of multiple tasks or projects.

Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.

Ability to work with confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

3 – 5 years of experience in a related field.

Master’s degree, or the equivalent work experience.

Familiarity with athletics and recreation industry procedures and policies.

Experience with IMLeagues.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

J.B. Weber

Department Contact Phone Number

J.B.Weber@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

J.B. Weber, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation

Department Contact's Phone Number

J.B.Weber@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

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Key Accountabilities

| Description |
Intramural Sports Program

• Administers all aspects of the intramural sports program, including league and tournament scheduling, recruiting, hiring training, and supervising of officials, marketing, player discipline, and hiring, and scheduling student support staff with attention paid to providing inclusive programs and services to underrepresented populations.
• Serve as the on-site administrator for the execution of the Intramural events as assigned. This includes check-in procedures, student staff management intramural rules enforcement, venue preparation and maintenance, and awards presentation. Overall, ensuring the creation of a wholesome environment for intramural activities.
• Serves as an additional support resource for registration, scheduling, and maintenance of intramural participation records.
• Determine employee schedules, monitor schedules for accuracy and adequate supervision, adjust scheduling based on availability and budget, and oversee bi-weekly payroll review.
• Enforces established policies and procedures relating to intramural participation.
• Collaborate with Residential Communities House liaison/council for House IM competition each term.
• Coordinates venue, equipment and supervisory needs for intramural sports event requests.
• Manages the web-based scheduling and participant registration program for intramural activities (IMLeagues); manages the scheduling of leagues/games, sends email reminders of sport deadlines, collects participation data for reports, updates sport rules, captains’ quizzes and the intramural sports handbook accordingly with proper evaluation of IM play after each season. | | Percentage Of Time | 30 |

| Description |
Administration

• Responsible for assisting Sr. Associate AD for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation with strategic leadership and direction of Dartmouth’s Physical Education and Recreation programs.
• In consultation with the Sr. AD Regulatory Affairs and Recreation and Director of Recreation Operations, develops budgets and exercises budget control over all assigned programs and activities.
• Serves as the primary recreation administrator responsible for business operations and budget management including serving as the recreation unit’s primary liaison to the DCARD Business and Financial Office and campus fiscal management units.
• Responsible for creating and overseeing event operations and event management processes and procedures for all recreation operating areas.
• Responsible for the development of the Recreation unit’s event operations and event management publications, handbooks and manuals
• Manages part-time staff who support Clubs Sports and Intramural Sports Programs. Including Club Sports coaches.
• Oversees the training of staff on administrative and business and budget management policies procedures.
• Responsible for assisting in content creation for Physical Education and Recreation unit’s external communications and marketing including the production of promotional materials and announcements regarding program offerings throughout a range of media that include, but are not limited to, social media and email campaigns.

| | Percentage Of Time | 30 |

| Description |
Club Sport Program

• In collaboration with the Sr. Associate AD for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation and the Assistant Athletics Director for Recreation Administration, serves as the designated primary sport administrator for selected club sports.
• Provides support to club sports student leadership through mentoring and assisting with scheduling, team travel and practice planning.
• Assists club sport student leadership in administrative procedures such as annual club registration and zero-based budget submission.
• Monitors the experience of club sport student-athletes and the quality of experience in each program | | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| Description |
Event Management

• Serve as on-site event manager for numerous varsity, club, intramural and recreation contests and events, including many during non-traditional business hours such as weeknights and weekends.
• Greet officials, show to locker room, and ensure that assignments are correct for proper payment.
• Greet visiting team coach, show team to locker room, and be of any assistance.
• Ensure proper facility and equipment set-up for events. Coordinate with event workers to ensure that their responsibilities are clear, and duties are being performed properly.
• Assist fans with any issues, concerns, or questions.
• Handle any emergencies on-site (injury on field, weather issue), assist with crowd control (act as a liaison with Dartmouth Safety and Security and Hanover Police, when applicable) and troubleshoot.

• Participates in the coordination, organization, and implementation of athletic varsity, club and intramural tournaments as well as club sports, Ivy, ECAC and NCAA post-season championships. | | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |

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Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2

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