Assistant Director of Sport Programs - #004777

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Posting Information

Posting Number EHRA1080P Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34205 Classification Title Assistant Director Working Title Assistant Director of Sport Programs - #004777 Department Campus Recreation and Wellness Anticipated Hiring Range $49,275 - $53,000 About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:

• 2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
• 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Assistant Director of Sport Programs leads the daily administration of the university's Intramural Sports program and serves as Camp Director for Lil' Cats Summer Camp, overseeing program planning, scheduling, logistics, marketing, and on-site operations. This role recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates student employees, including supervisors, officials, program assistants, interns, and camp counselors, while helping ensure high-quality participant experiences and a safe, well-managed environment.

The position is responsible for risk management practices, participant conduct processes, program budgets, equipment purchasing and inventory control, rule and policy updates, and the use of software systems to support registration, communication, and program operations.

The Assistant Director also contributes to strategic assessment, reports, and action planning; supports evening and weekend activities; serves as a departmental resource on minors-on-campus guidelines; and assists with broader Campus Recreation and Wellness initiatives, events, and related program areas as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of recreational sport programming, camp operations, and student development principles, with the ability to administer programs that support participant engagement, learning, and safety.
• Skill in recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating student employees and other front-line staff in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members, and to handle customer service issues, conduct matters, and policy interpretation with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of risk management practices, program logistics, budgeting, equipment oversight, and operational procedures needed to support safe, organized, and efficient program delivery.
• Ability to use technology and data to support program operations, including scheduling, registration, reporting, assessment, marketing, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
• Bachelor's Degree in physical education, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field. Degree must be from an accredited institution.
• Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certified through American Red Cross or ability to obtain during first year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical education, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field
• Previous experience in training officials in various team sports
• Experience working as an official in one or more team sports at the high school level or above
• Experience as a Camp Director working with youth

Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12

Posting Text

Open Date 06/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, you must apply online. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Joshua Rascati at jrascati@email.wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• List of references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you require sponsorship?
• Yes
• No