Director of Athletics and Recreation

Penn State University • Upper Saucon, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Lehigh Valley seeks a Director of Athletics and Recreation to provide leadership for the campus intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and recreation and wellness programs. The Director oversees all aspects of the athletics and recreation program and serves as a member of the Student Affairs leadership team, reporting to the Director of Student Affairs. Penn State Lehigh Valley is a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and supports varsity athletics within a predominantly commuter campus environment. Penn State Lehigh Valley currently sponsors six varsity sports, with plans to expand its athletic offerings over time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience in athletics or recreation
• Experience with staff supervision and budget oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience at a Commonwealth Campus or similar institution
• Knowledge of PSUAC or comparable athletic conferences

Responsibilities

• Leadership and administration of varsity athletics, club sports, and recreation programs
• Supervision and development of athletics staff and coaches
• Oversight of recruitment strategies and student athlete success and retention
• Budget management, including Student Initiated Fee and Student Activity Fee resources
• Compliance with Penn State, conference, and regulatory requirements
• Facilities scheduling, game management, safety, and risk management.
• Developing new revenue sources to support the growth of athletics
• Collaboration with campus partners and community stakeholders
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student development

Benefits

• competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees