Associate Director, Student - Athlete Services
About The Position
The Associate Director of Student-Athlete Services plays a key role in leading an integrated academic and athletic support program dedicated to enhancing the well-being and development of varsity student-athletes in academic, athletic, personal, and professional areas. This position is responsible for overseeing various student-athlete services, including ensuring compliance with the competitive framework of SFU Varsity Programs, managing eligibility, housing, financial aid, and providing sports medicine and strength and conditioning services. In collaboration with the Manager of Physiotherapy and the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning, the Associate Director helps deliver these services, advocates for students, evaluates performance, and participates in hiring decisions. As a vital member of the Athletics and Recreation senior management team, the Associate Director represents and promotes the university on national committees and at conferences related to varsity athletics.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree and four years of related experience including experience in the administration of athletic programs, compliance management and the interpretation and application of rules and regulations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven experience in implementing competitive framework rules and regulations.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and human resource management skills.
- Exceptional organizational, strategic planning, and budget management abilities.
- Skilled in interpreting bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies.
- Capable of designing and delivering a compliance education program.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing various student-athlete services, including ensuring compliance with the competitive framework of SFU Varsity Programs, managing eligibility, housing, financial aid, and providing sports medicine and strength and conditioning services.
- Collaborating with the Manager of Physiotherapy and the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning to deliver services.
- Advocating for students.
- Evaluating performance.
- Participating in hiring decisions.
- Representing and promoting the university on national committees and at conferences related to varsity athletics.
Benefits
- An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
- Employer paid extended health & dental plans
- Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
