Director of Premier Club Sports/Premier Sports Club Manager

Requisition # Jul 31, Post Date

The Director of Premier Club Sports will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Premier Club Sports, initially reporting to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.

All Premier Club sport coaches will report to the Director, in addition to other staff as determined necessary for implementation of this strategic initiative.

Main responsibilities include establishing an elite level of Club sports at the University with ongoing efforts to grow enrollment by providing an elevated level of athletic competition.

This will require, but is not limited to, liaising between departments and coaches, program development, implementation and assessment, budget oversight, policy and procedure compliance, and problem solving.

As a strategic enrollment initiative of the University, the inaugural Director will be expected to be innovative, entrepreneurial, collaborative, analytical, highly organized, inquisitive, and have the ability to work independently.

The Director will create an atmosphere of competition for coaches and players within the Ignatian tradition in which the dignity of the person is fostered.

Develop and execute strategic plan to ensure program is competitive and ultimately recruits and retains student athletes who desire to compete at an elevated club level.

Evaluate progress against the plan and update as necessary. This will include, but is not limited to, providing inputs to the annual enrollment and revenue planning.

Analyze enrollment data and national datasets to recommend mix of sports to ensure identified sports are relevant to top student target markets and closely align with undergraduate recruitment goals.

Hire, train, manage, and develop coaching staff with necessary skill sets to accomplish recruiting targets.

Identify professional development needs and coordinate with HR to provide training and also ensures necessary compliance requirements are met.

This includes, but is not limited to, developing materials and leading on and off boarding for all staff. Oversee hiring, training, and function as direct supervisor for coaching staff, athletic training professionals, operations staff, and marketing / promotions team members.

Direct and oversee the need for facilities, equipment, and uniforms. This will require collaboration with coaching staff, Creighton University Athletics, facilities personnel, and University Communications and Marketing to obtain approval on design for uniforms and promotional material.

Work strategically within University systems to establish relationships / contracts with vendors to manage costs.

Function as the strategic leader to oversee the digital presence of Premier Club Sports. This includes providing vision and direction on the web site, social channels, and broadcasting efforts.

This work will be done in collaboration with CU Athletics and University Communications and Marketing. The goal will be to attract prospective PCS athletes to Creighton, promote a premier level of participation and competition, enable family and friends to view competitions, and enhance fundraising opportunities to offset team expenses.

Develop a component of the strategic plan to hire and oversee student interns to support efforts in the areas of game and sports practice operations, streaming, website and social media presence, and equipment management.

This will include professional development for students interested in sports management and production.

Initially develop and finalize appropriate policies and procedures for club sports offered at the Premier level. Accountable for overseeing program compliance with University policies and procedures as well as any external laws and regulations.

Ensure personnel and athletes are appropriately trained and maintain compliance requirements.

• Lead development of policies, processes, and related systems to schedule practices, games, travel for off-site games. This will include collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
• Develop annual budgets and review progress throughout the year with coaches and University Finance. Provide budget appropriate education and oversight to the respective staff, including coaches, with an emphasis on the enrollment priorities and necessary team fundraising.

Ensure teams have appropriate payment instruments to conduct business while off campus. Collaborate with University Relations to optimize fundraising opportunities.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred background in people management and athletic program leadership.
• Understanding of policy and budgeting practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Experience with programs outlined in position summary.
• Understanding of the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association preferred.
• Experience in leading athletic programs is preferred.
• Self-directed with an entrepreneurial spirit while appropriately engages key stakeholders.

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Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.

Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate.

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