DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Administrative management position, responsible for leading the Athletic Department and designing and implementing a strategic plan to promote sports and exercise within the University's holistic educational project. The Director promotes a culture centered on student service, aligned with the university's mission.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• A Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a field related to the position's responsibilities. Both degrees must be from an accredited university. The following credentials will be preferred:

• Current certifications in CPR and Lifeguard, or the ability to obtain them within the first six months of employment.

• Current DRDS license as a sports coach or sports official.

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive leadership, administrative, and supervisory experience in athletic programs, preferably in university or educational settings.

• Experience in the recruitment, mentorship, and holistic development of student-athletes, as well as in the supervision, evaluation, and management of professional, technical, and administrative staff.

• Minimum of three (3) years as a coach or sports leader of competitive teams, including a proven track record of achievement, programmatic development, or awards earned under their direction.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative processes, operational management, and compliance related to athletic programs, including event coordination, sports facilities management, regulations, and budget management.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience related to the Interuniversity Athletic League (LAI), federations, and sports clubs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Administrative management position, responsible for leading the Athletic Department and designing and implementing a strategic plan to promote sports and exercise within the University's holistic educational project. The Director promotes a culture centered on student service, aligned with the university's mission.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• A Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a field related to the position's responsibilities. Both degrees must be from an accredited university. The following credentials will be preferred:

• Current certifications in CPR and Lifeguard, or the ability to obtain them within the first six months of employment.

• Current DRDS license as a sports coach or sports official.

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive leadership, administrative, and supervisory experience in athletic programs, preferably in university or educational settings.

• Experience in the recruitment, mentorship, and holistic development of student-athletes, as well as in the supervision, evaluation, and management of professional, technical, and administrative staff.

• Minimum of three (3) years as a coach or sports leader of competitive teams, including a proven track record of achievement, programmatic development, or awards earned under their direction.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative processes, operational management, and compliance related to athletic programs, including event coordination, sports facilities management, regulations, and budget management.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience related to the Interuniversity Athletic League (LAI), federations, and sports clubs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and comprehensively administer the University's Athletic Program, ensuring compliance with the institutional mission, strategic objectives, and applicable regulations.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate regular, temporary staff, coaches, contractors, and other resources assigned to the Athletic Program, promoting a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and student well-being.
• Design and implement strategic plans, initiatives, and projects aimed at strengthening university sports, holistic well-being, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles as part of the University's educational project.
• Direct and supervise university sports programs, including competitions of the Interuniversity Athletic League (LAI) competitions, exhibition matches, recreational programs, intramural activities, and other related initiatives.
• Coordinate institutional sports programming, including practices, competitions, events, and the use of sports facilities and spaces.
• Direct the recruitment, mentorship, and holistic development processes of student-athletes, promoting their academic success, physical and emotional well-being, institutional compliance, and personal development.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and institutional and external requirements related to university athletic programs, including LAI regulations, eligibility processes, and required documentation.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with faculty, academic advisors, and other institutional units to support the academic progress and university experience of student-athletes.
• Represent the University before sports organizations, at official meetings, in activities related to university sports, and before other external entities.
• Prepare, administer, and manage the Athletic Program's budget, including resource management, contracts, purchases, disbursements, per diems, inventories, and operational needs.
• Prepare and submit reports, statistics, certifications, and documentation required by the University, the LAI, and other regulatory or administrative entities.
• Advise staff, coaches, and student-athletes on regulations, policies, and processes related to the Athletic Program and university sports participation.
• Address and handle situations, conflicts, or matters related to student-athletes, staff, and other components of the athletic community, acting with professional judgment, confidentiality, and institutional sensitivity.
• Administer and optimize the use, operation, and maintenance of sports facilities and spaces, including institutional activities and authorized leases to third parties.
• Promote a culture of sports integrity, ethics, discipline, and character formation, while developing and supporting new initiatives, projects, and development opportunities for the Athletic Program.

For more information about the University of the Sacred Heart, please visit www.sagrado.edu. Interested candidates must apply on or before June 27, 2026.

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