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Austin Peay State University

Assistant Director- University Recreation

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring an Assistant Director of University Recreation. This role leads and supervises competitive sports, fitness, outdoor, and summer camp programs to promote student health and well-being, manages staff including full-time coordinators and student assistants, and collaborates across campus to enhance recreational experiences and contribute to student success.

Highlights

  • Lead and supervise full-time professional coordinators for Fitness and Govs Outdoors, plus student and part-time staff for Competitive Sports and Summer Camp.
  • Oversee program development, resource management, scheduling, and compliance with institutional guidelines.
  • Manage budgets for Competitive Sports and Summer Camp, with shared oversight of Fitness and Govs Outdoors.
  • Collaborate with university departments and community partners to expand programming and promote student engagement.
  • Provide strategic leadership in departmental goals, initiatives, and risk management.
  • Required to hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years related professional experience and 1 year supervising staff in competitive sports.
  • Must obtain Red Cross Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, additional supervisory experience, officiating certifications, and experience in special initiatives and program planning.
  • Strong oral and written communication, data analysis, and multitasking skills are necessary.
  • Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience; position is a regular, 12-month fiscal appointment.