Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Number 6086-0000-0000-916 Classification Title Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness Working Title Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness Division Student Affairs Department/Unit Student Engagement Section Student Engagement (section) Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Division of Student Affairs fosters student development as well as aids, directs and informs students about services and programs that will expand students' educational experiences and prepare them for diverse lives in local and global communities. The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for many of the outside the classroom/off-campus aspects of student life at ECSU, including student engagement and leadership; student accessibility & testing services, housing & residential life; military & veterans affairs, community standards; special programs and services; student health & counseling services and career services.

Campus Recreation and Wellness provides a comprehensive co-curricular experience for Elizabeth City State University Students. Housed in the Division of Student Affairs, Campus Recreation and Wellness is committed to providing programming to enhance the student experience while encouraging healthy habits. In addition, Campus Recreation and Wellness serves the university community in providing programs to support an active lifestyle on the campus. Campus Recreation and Wellness supports programming in competitive sports, fitness, aquatics, and informal recreation.

Description of Work

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness, the Coordinator of Campus Recreation & Wellness is responsible for managing the Viking Wellness Program (wellness & fitness programs & events for students, faculty and staff), Viking Venture (off-campus programming initiatives, e.g., team- building exercises, small group interaction, ropes courses), and providing support to overall management of the Melvyn and Vonda Reed Riley Wellness Center, Aquatics/Swimming Pool and Outdoor Recreation Field. This position is responsible for collaborating with Academic Affairs to ensure proper maintenance of the pool and Wellness Center. The successful candidate will be committed to student development by providing an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. The individual will have oversight of student interns, work-study and student employees. The successful candidate is responsible for identifying potential partnerships to provide Viking Adventure to the ECSU community. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and supervise programs to include but not limited to; intramural sports, club sports, ESports (and other virtual gaming), and special events. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and supervise programs to include but not limited to: group exercise, personal training, special programs, and management of wellness center. The candidate is expected to collaborate with university partners on campus and represent the department on university wide committees. This position is expected to work 40 hours a week and be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

• Possess a strong work ethic, dependable and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge in managing an aquatic program
• Possess the ability to effectively organize information, events and resources.
• Possess experience managing a collegiate fitness and/or wellness program.
• Possess experience presenting fitness and wellness education and information to students.
• Identify potential risk hazards.
• Provide training to Peer Wellness Ambassadors
• Possess experience teaching, training and assessing group exercise classes/instructors and/or
• personal trainers/health educators.
• Possess experience performing fitness/wellness assessments.
• Ability to coordinate, organize and anticipate details for special events and programs.
• Possess effective public relations, written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to evaluate the achievement of departmental goals and objectives through formal assessment and professional reports.
• Possess the experience, knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Possess a knowledge of sports rules, equipment used, and sports officiating experience.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and evaluating all team sports and individual/dual activities within Intramural sports.
• Possess a knowledge of student development theories.
• Possess program-planning skills and ability to work with little direct supervision and perform multiple tasks.
• Responsible for budget preparation as it relates to competitive sports and special events.
• Contributes to strategic plan for Campus Recreation and Wellness by establishing short- and long-term goals.
• Handles day to day operations of intramural sports program to include disciplinary issues, updating brackets, reviewing and revising policies as needed.
• Collect statistical data to be utilized in established reporting practices.
• Possess the ability to plan and organize programs and activities.
• Possess the skill to negotiate contracts, supervise students and employees.
• Possess the ability to affirmatively model effective leadership, good moral character and ethics.
• Skilled with computer usage competencies and knowledge of technological trends for advancing
• Student Affairs operations.

Minimum Training and Experience

Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field with at least one year of experience or a combination of education and experience.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Staff Position Status Permanent Full Time FLSA Exempt

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EHRA00592P Job Open Date 05/22/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7643

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Website

• Other

• Are you a current employee of the university?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Exercise Science, Sport Management, Health Education, Health Promotion or related field with at least one year of experience?

• Yes

• No

• What is your Philosophy for serving students?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• DD214
• Other