Director of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Experienced

Job Description

Job Title:                     Director of Athletics, Recreation & Wellness
Classification:             Exempt
Reports To:                 Provost
Salary Range:             $75,000 - 80,000 annually

North Central University Mission Statement:
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose: The Director of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness position exists to serve the campus community by providing vision, leadership, and direction for a competitive intercollegiate athletics program that advances the university’s mission and vision. The director is responsible for the operation and accountability of the athletics department, which includes leadership, management, supervision, fundraising, and university-wide involvement by promoting the student-athlete experience, advocating for students’ academic success, enhancing competitive opportunities for student-athletes and coaches, and hiring and retaining quality staff and coaches. The director is also charged with providing recreational and educational wellness programming to foster a well-rounded student experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Direct all aspects of the intercollegiate athletics department, stewarding and shepherding the growth of 16 NCAA Division III varsity programs and their student-athletes in mind, body, and spirit:

Hire and evaluate coaching, program, and administrative staff;
Develop and implement initiatives that cultivate healthy, dynamic athletic programs that represent the institution well and compete for UMAC and NCAA championships
Provide leadership in directing all elements of financial and budgetary affairs for the athletics departments;
Inform university policy and practice relative to athletics, and represent the institution relative to those policies and practices with external stakeholders and groups, including the UMAC and NCAA, etc.;
Plan, resource, and execute athletic-related events and competitions;
Recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the university and its employees, as well as the rules of the NCAA and the UMAC, and those of any other conferences to which the NCU is or may become affiliated;
Be a visible and engaging leader for the program.
Partner with institutional stakeholders to plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment and retention strategies, as well as fundraising, alumni, and business engagement activities to support departmental and institutional goals.
Organize and participate in committees, events, and activities that enhance the reputation and understanding of athletics, the campus, and the university.

Direct the campus recreation and wellness department, including the following:

Hire, support, and evaluate program and administrative staff who facilitate competitive intramural activities, clubs, fitness/wellness, and drop-in recreational programming;
Oversee the development, operations, maintenance, and planning of institutional recreational facilities;
Provide leadership over budget and facilities needs and requirements relative to the department;
Engage with campus stakeholders to leverage recreational programming in support of institutional health and wellness goals.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required (master’s strongly preferred) with a minimum of eight years of related experience.

Previous experience and demonstrated effectiveness as a program leader, including, but not limited to fiscal and personnel management, athletic and academic success, establishing positive working relationships, and promoting and building diverse and inclusive teams (as defined by the university) is essential for success in this role.

Possess a demonstrated ability to execute visionary strategic and operational leadership, creative and conceptual thinking, and effective resources management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A committed, Christian faith as demonstrated by the integration of their faith in their daily lives.
Possess a strong appreciation of and commitment to the mission and values of a Christ-centered, residential private liberal arts college and the NCAA Division III.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse set of constituencies including students, student-athletes, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and community members.
Be self-directed, highly motivated and goal oriented, work with integrity, and bring skills and abilities needed to advance both athletics and the university including the capacity to be a visible and engaging leader and advocate for the program and the university
Commitment to building and maintaining strong connections between athletics and the academic enterprise to ensure success of NCU student athletes and achieve both athletic and institutional goals.
Understanding of and commitment to comply with NCAA and UMAC rules and regulations.
Commitment to both gender and racial equity.
Understand and contribute to the student-athlete recruitment process and student-athlete wellbeing.
Knowledge of athletics, physical education and recreation with insights as they relate to present trends and society.

Working Conditions and Frequency:

Environmental Conditions

Position involves exposure to repetitive motion of the fingers, hands and wrists on a daily basis.

Work environment involves working in an urban, Christ-centered university.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the qualifications of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

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Christian Community Life Standards
Employees of North Central University must abide by the following:

The following Christian Community Life Standards have been adopted by the Board of Regents of North Central University and apply to all members of the North Central University community, specifically including students, faculty, staff, administrators and all others that share or participate regularly in the community life of the University.

At North Central we strive to combine rigorous academic training with a strong spiritual environment. Students, administration, faculty, and staff cooperate to achieve a Christ-centered community where biblical standards are upheld. A personal relationship with Christ and active involvement in a local church are required for membership in the North Central community.

The Christian standards embodied in this policy apply to the enumerated members of the North Central University community, both on and off the campus, and both during the University term and when the University is not in session. Christian life is not a “part-time” endeavor and, therefore, the Christian standards here set forth to apply to all members of the community wherever they may be located and at all times of the year.

Any violation of these standards is grounds for serious disciplinary action with the possibility of dismissal from the University, dismissal from employment, suspension or such other action as the University deems necessary and appropriate.* I agree

Certain practices are forbidden in Scripture and will not be tolerated in the lives of members of the University community. Those practices include pornography, sexual relationships outside of marriage (promiscuity in any form), cohabitation and homosexuality. Also, the University prohibits the drinking of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco and non-medical drugs, and gambling in any form. Also prohibited are any form of theft, dishonesty (including cheating and plagiarism) and civil disobedience (except in those rare cases that civil disobedience is warranted by an honestly held religious principle and informed conscience, if such action is taken after consultation with Church leaders). Sinful practices such as jealousy, pride, gossip, slander, profanity, vulgarity and greed are inconsistent with the goals of a Christian life style and are likewise, to be avoided by all members of the community.

Members of the North Central community are expected to practice restraint and discretion in their participation in all forms of entertainment. Nothing should be viewed or listened to which is in conflict with standards maintained by the Assemblies of God. This standard applies to all entertainment, including live theater, dance, television, movie theaters, videos, radio and music.* I agree

North Central University encourages all members of the University community to act with discretion in choice of dress. Our standards of dress incorporate obedience to the Biblical principles that we be modest in all things, that we do not offend in any way, and that we glorify God in everything. Our concern is that clothing of all types is characterized by modesty, neatness, cleanliness and appropriateness for a Christian community (see the Student Life Guide for student dress code and the Faculty and Staff manuals for faculty and staff dress codes).

Community life at North Central University should be marked by careful consistent demonstration of Christian love and service to others, concern for evangelism and world missions, honesty, personal integrity, recognition of the rights of others, defense and advocacy of justice and glorifying God in all thought and action. Any type of discrimination against other racial or ethnic groups is forbidden, as is personal or sexual harassment of any nature. The University expects all students, faculty, staff and other members of the University to remove from their behavior, speech habits and thinking, as much as possible, all indication of racial or ethnic bias. Racism in any form will not be tolerated within the North Central University community.

North Central University community life is exemplified by, and takes as its model, the life of Christ. Dedication to the pursuit of excellence, forbearance for one another and daily commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord by continued study and obedience to Scripture in all areas of life remains our guiding light.* I agree

North Central University is a Christ-centered institution, and all employees are expected to live in accordance with our Christian Community Life Standards listed above. With that in mind, would you be willing to share your personal faith journey and how your relationship with Christ influences your daily life and work? **

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