Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title

Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo’s Athletic Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation. This role is a key member of the Athletics and Recreation Leadership team. As the Assistant Director, you will have oversight for planning, preparation, and execution of Geneseo athletics games, events, external rentals, and facilities. You will have additional oversight of all aspects of Athletic Facility scheduling and will provide administrative support for purchasing, budget record-keeping, Foundation expenses, and cash management.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title

Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo’s Athletic Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation. This role is a key member of the Athletics and Recreation Leadership team. As the Assistant Director, you will have oversight for planning, preparation, and execution of Geneseo athletics games, events, external rentals, and facilities. You will have additional oversight of all aspects of Athletic Facility scheduling and will provide administrative support for purchasing, budget record-keeping, Foundation expenses, and cash management.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 3 – 5 years working in collegiate athletics with responsibilities for budget management, event management, and supervisory experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as the ability to establish and maintain positive learning environments for students and collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, college breaks, and some holidays

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an NCAA Division III athletic department.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

License/Certification

Other Skills Required

Supervision Received

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

Supervision Exercised

Athletic Facilities and Competition Coordinator, Athletic Communications, 3-5 Head Coaches, as assigned, Recreation

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | S446 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Line # to be filled | 46833 | | Full or Part-time | Full-Time | | Appointment Type | Term | | Anticipated Appointment Start Date | | | Job Posting Date | 04/30/2026 | | Apply By | 05/14/2026 | | Job Posting Closed Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Salary | $65,000 - $70,000 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Applicants should provide information for three references, two of which must be professional/supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of interview.

To be guaranteed consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/14/2026. | | About SUNY Geneseo |
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning : Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity : Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging : Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
  different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
  contributions of each individual.
• Civic Engagement : Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
  empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
  communities.
• Sustainability : Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
  environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
  past and our obligations to the future.

| | Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer |
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! | | Background Investigation Statement |
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/emp.... | | Clery Statement |
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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

| Percentage Of Time | 25% | | Job Duty/ Responsibility |
Function 1: Daily Scheduling

Oversight for daily schedule and usage of Geneseo athletic facilities, including game and rental contracts; Serve as department liaison to Facilities Department. |

| Percentage Of Time | 25% | | Job Duty/ Responsibility |
Function 2: Game & Event Planning

Oversight for the planning, preparation and execution of Geneseo athletic games, events, external rentals and facilities. |

| Percentage Of Time | 20% | | Job Duty/ Responsibility |
Function 3: Administrative Support

Provide administrative support for purchasing, budget record-keeping, Foundation expenses and cash management. |

| Percentage Of Time | 20% | | Job Duty/ Responsibility |
Function 4: Supervision

• Supervise the hiring, training and scheduling of event staff and management of student payroll for game day operations.
• Provide direct oversight for internal operations staff as well as assigned head coaches.

|

| Percentage Of Time | 10% | | Job Duty/ Responsibility |
Function 5: Game Administration

Serve as the game administrator for select sports. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have three to five years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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