Associate Director of Club Sports

Southwest Baptist University•Bolivar, MO

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About The Position

Southwest Baptist University seeks an energetic, mission-driven leader to serve as the Associate Director of Club Sports. This role provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and hands-on engagement with SBU's growing Club Sports program. The Associate Director supports student development, fosters a culture of Christlike excellence, and advances co-curricular campus life through competitive and recreational sport opportunities. Primary responsibilities include student recruitment, budget and operational management, coaching and oversight of the E-Sports and Pickleball programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sport management, education, or a related field.
Experience in sport administration, coaching, or student development.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and Christ-centered values of Southwest Baptist University.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience in E-Sports administration or competitive gameplay.
Coaching or competitive background in Pickleball.
Previous work in higher education or collegiate recreation.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership for SBU's Club Sports offerings, ensuring alignment with the University's mission and student-life objectives.
Develop and implement program policies, safety protocols, and competition standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact for club sports, coaches, and student leaders.
Support the integration of Christian values into team culture, leadership development, and student engagement.
Lead recruitment efforts to increase participation across all club sports, with particular focus on Pickleball and E-Sports.
Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, and Student Life to create pipelines of prospective students interested in SBU's club sport opportunities.
Host recruitment events, clinics, and on-campus engagement opportunities.
Manage club sports budgets, including forecasting, purchasing, and tracking expenditures.
Allocate resources responsibly across clubs; ensure compliance with University financial policies.
Oversee equipment inventory, facility needs, and long-term planning for program growth.
Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for SBU's E-Sports program.
Supervise E-Sports volunteers and student leaders; assist in scheduling competitions, tournaments, and team practices.
Ensure hardware/software readiness, facility upkeep, and coordination with IT.
Support recruitment, branding, and competitive development of E-Sports athletes.
Serve as the head coach for the SBU Pickleball Club.
Plan and lead practices, skill development sessions, and competitive opportunities.
Establish a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, spiritual growth, and athletic excellence.
Recruit student-athletes and build relationships that strengthen team continuity and competitiveness.
Work closely with Student Activities, Intramurals, Athletics, and Facilities.
Assist with campus-wide events, tournaments, and co-curricular initiatives as needed.
Represent SBU at state, regional, and national club sport and E-Sport associations.