Assistant Director - Youth Programs

Job Title

Assistant Director - Youth Programs

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dept Of Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality, inclusive experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

What we want

The Assistant Director of Youth programs will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a schedule of youth programs serving the children of students, faculty, staff and community members, including summer camp programs. Serves as departmental point of contact with the Office of Youth Engagement and University Youth Programs. Provides organizational and administrative support to all departmental programs that involve youth. Ensures all university, system, state, and federal laws and policies are followed regarding the management of youth programs and the training of staff working with children. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $55,412- $71,219.20 annually (commensurate to selected hire’s experience).

Cover Letter and Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position details: Employees Supervised: Student Assistants (75+); must pass an enhanced background check related to working with youth.

For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Sunday, April 9, 2023. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, higher education/student affairs, recreation, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in an area directly related to youth programs, camp management, recreational sports, or student affairs.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR/AED and First Aid

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in related field.

• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in an area directly related to youth/camp programs.

• Experience in recreational sports industry.

• American Camp Association Day Camp Director Certificate.

Responsibilities

• PROGRAMMING: Plan, organize, and implement a schedule of youth programs, including summer camp programs. Provide administrative coordination, vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the programs. Ensure all university, system, state, and federal laws and policies are followed regarding the management of youth programs and the training of staff working with children. Ensure that industry best practices are being implemented and followed. Sets program procedures and offerings/schedules. Facilitates the scheduling of space for these activities. Coordinates with other programming areas to provide expertise and staffing in program activities. Works with the marketing and communications team to ensure these programs are effectively marketed to the Texas A&M community and surrounding area. Manages all communication and feedback from program participants, staff, and campus partners, with professionalism and punctuality.

• PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates 75+ student assistants (youth programs staff and counselors.) Designs and manages all aspects of staff orientation and training to ensure all staff are aware of specific laws and policies regarding working with children.  Regularly appraises staff performance based on measurable objectives.

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:​ Create annual program budget, monitoring income and expenditures and forecasting year-end net income. Monitor all supplies, equipment, and expenditures. Generates invoices and manages collection of fees. Prepares and analyzes reports of financial, participation, and inventory data. Performs long-term budget forecasts and analysis of the youth programs budget; responsible for meeting annual revenue goals set by the department. Develops, implements, and maintains a life-cycle plan for the purchase and turnover of equipment.

• LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Serves as a resource for other staff members whose programs have components involving youth programs, such as cheer camp, sport clubs events, etc. Acts as a liaison between Rec Sports and the Office for Youth Engagement and the University Youth Programs Office.

• DEPARTMENT MISSION DUTIES: Serves on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assists in establishing long and short-term goals of the department. Attends local, state, and national workshops and conferences; hosts and presents at various workshops. Maintains positive relationships within department, other university departments, community and vendors. Assists other university staff members as requested. Interacts with students, faculty, and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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