Director Athletics and Campus Recreation
Director Athletics and Campus Recreation
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Job Summary
The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation is responsible for providing strategic dynamic leadership and management of all UFV Varsity and Club athletic programs and Campus Recreation; hiring and supervision of all coaching and athletics and campus recreation staff in line with the strategic goals of the University and the Department; preparing and administering the Athletics and Campus Recreation budget; and maintaining an athletics program that stresses academic success within the studentathlete concept.
The Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation represents the University at provincial national and regional athletic associations and is the primary liaison between UFV and local and regional sports organizations and communities at large.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree preferably in Athletic Administration Leadership Kinesiology Physical Education or related discipline or a combination of education equivalent to a 4year degree
A minimum of eight 8 years related experience is required
Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the position
Previous experience in a postsecondary athletics program preferably at the USPORTS level
Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of leading a postsecondary athletics program
Demonstrated success in community relations public relations and fundraising
Knowledgeable about USPORTS and Canada West as well as relevant community provincial and national regulations
Proven ability to develop monitor and evaluate organizational plans
Excellent interpersonal skills including teambuilding
Evidence of an inclusive and collaborative approach to leadership
Excellent interpersonal written presentation and oral communication skills delivered in a manner appropriate to the audience
Strong budget and financial management skills
Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional ethical and collaborative behaviours that engender collaboration trust and respect consistent with the responsibilities of this position
UFV LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES
Creates and implements plans: Shapes aligns and executes the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
Leads change: Remains flexible adjusting to changing circumstances and leads positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
Cultivates collaborative relationships: Builds effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Inspires and develops talent: Invests in developing yourself staff and faculty effective teams and our culture of excellence.
Makes effective decisions: Makes sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstance.
Infuses Indigenization Equity Diversity and Inclusion: Leads by example valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promotes equity inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylemspeaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of selfdetermination and wellbeing on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multiyear plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.
Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential selfidentification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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