Director of Club Sports

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Director of Club Sports provides strategic leadership, oversight and management for Winthrop University’s Club Sports program to enhance student recruitment, retention, engagement, wellness and leadership development.

Program Oversight & Team Development

• Oversees and supports all recognized Club Sport teams.
• Provides leadership training, policy guidance and organizational development to ensure student success.
• Coordinates with campus partners to ensure broad engagement and effective program execution.

Personnel Management & Supervision

• Leads the recruitment and evaluation of qualified head coaches.
• Supervises the Club Sports head coaches, administration and staff, student workers, interns and club sport liaisons.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations, promotes development and ensures operational excellence through team collaboration.

Facility & Event Coordination

• Manages scheduling and use of campus facilities for practices, competitions and special events.
• Supports club teams in event planning, travel logistics and tournament hosting.
• Collaborates with facility operations staff to ensure readiness, safety and appropriate use of space and resources.

Campus Engagement & Marketing

• Promotes club sports programs through campus events, digital platforms and community partnerships.
• Works to cultivate a campus culture that supports health, wellness and student leadership through programming.
• Supports teams in their efforts to recruit and retain students through campus outreach, admissions events and digital marketing.
• Collaborates with Admissions and Student Life to showcase sport offerings to prospective students.

Financial Management & Administration

• Develops and maintains the annual budget.
• Oversees purchases, vendor relations, funding requests, fundraising and compliance with institutional financial policies.
• Coordinates with Financial Services, Budget Office and Procurement on fiscal matters.

Strategic Planning & Vision Implementation

• Directs the strategic planning process for Club Sports within the Athletics Department in concert with Student Affairs programs related to intramural and recreational sports.
• Develops and promotes a shared vision for unified club sports that aligns with institutional goals.
• Creates and implements both short- and long-term plans to ensure mission effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Academic Success, Risk Management & Compliance

• Develops and enforces academic standards, expectations and guidelines, as well as safety procedures and travel guidelines.
• Establishes and regularly reviews operational, safety and personnel policies to ensure they align with university standards, federal and state regulations, and athletics industry best practices.
• Oversees training and documentation related to waivers, insurance and emergency preparedness.
• Oversees the governance structure for club sports, guiding eligibility, conduct, disciplinary processes and risk protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Recreation or related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in collegiate recreation, athletics administration or NCAA athletics.
• Proven ability to successfully manage programs, including the ability to develop and implement short- and long-term plans.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to mentor and supervise coaches and students.
• Ability to develop and maintain a budget.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Dedication to creating a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Ability to comply with relevant federal, state and university rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Sufficient computer skills to master required software.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Budget experience.

Additional Information

Travel/Overtime Requirements: Occasional evening and weekend work.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/20891.