Requirements
Job Overview
The Assistant Director of Sport Programs at Georgetown University is responsible for planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing all activities within the Campus Recreation Intramural Sports (IMs) Department. This role is integral to expanding recreational programming beyond traditional IM offerings to include summer youth camps, summer sports leagues, leisure and recreation education courses, and general recreation initiatives. A central focus of this position is fostering a vibrant and inclusive recreational experience for the diverse Georgetown community through intentional cross-campus collaborations, including organizing and leading the Campus Recreation Council.
This position plays a pivotal role in integrating and enhancing campus-wide recreation offerings, improving space utilization, and supporting program expansion aligned with the Student Affairs mission to strengthen student engagement and wellbeing. Future growth in this position will be to design and align Intramural and Club Sport programs for sustainable long-term growth, including the development of expanded programming and support staff structures.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director oversees the development and delivery of key Campus Recreation initiatives. This includes the administration and scheduling of intramural sports, summer offerings, and general recreational programming, as well as the management and coordination of Kehoe Field activities and other recreational facilities. The incumbent is also responsible for facility operations, including maintenance, security, and supervision, and plays a key role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and risk management policies. In alignment with the University’s core values, the Assistant Director is expected to support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by creating innovative programs that serve all members of the campus community. This includes ensuring diverse applicant pools for student employment.
Further responsibilities include creating and executing a marketing and promotional strategy for recreational programming, which may involve updating the program’s website and managing social media outreach. The Assistant Director regularly engages with the campus and local community to promote activities, gather feedback, resolve concerns, and enhance the visibility and accessibility of Campus Recreation offerings.
Work Interactions
Housed under the Division of Student Affairs, Georgetown University Campus Recreation plays a crucial role in providing co-curricular opportunities for the Georgetown University Campus and Community. Dedicated to the cultivation of the ‘whole’ person, Campus Recreation provides a variety of opportunities for all students to enhance their university experience through recreation, fitness, and well-being. Through our various sport and recreation programs, students are given the opportunity to connect with each other and experience personal growth in a fun, comfortable, and challenging yet safe environment.
The Assistant Director manages approximately 65 student employees, including IM officials and Kehoe Field Attendants (KFAs), and is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating these staff members. The role includes maintaining staff readiness through ongoing training and development, including teaching Red Cross certification classes. Additionally, the position oversees payroll for IMs, KFAs, and summer camp employees and provides key input on the appropriate use of the equipment budget. The Assistant Director also maintains the recreation sports equipment inventory, evaluates needs forreplacement, and places orders as necessary.
Requirements And Qualifications
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$54,616.00 – $100,493.33
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Current Georgetown Employees
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Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
