About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply. The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation provides leadership and operational oversight for campus recreation programs and facilities, including intramural sports, club sports, outdoor recreation, and facility operations. The position is responsible for program development, student staff supervision, facility scheduling, equipment management, assessment, and participant engagement. Working closely with the Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness, the Assistant Director creates inclusive and engaging recreational experiences that promote student involvement, well-being, leadership development, and community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Intramural Sports Lead the planning, implementation, promotion, and assessment of a comprehensive intramural sports program. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student officials and program staff. Develop league structures, tournaments, special events, and participation initiatives that foster student engagement and belonging. Club Sports Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Club Sports program. Advise club officers and student leaders. Manage club budgets, travel requests, risk management processes, and university policy compliance. Support leadership development and organizational growth for all club sports organizations. Outdoor Recreation Coordinate trip planning, risk management, equipment inventory, and participant education. Facility Operations Support the day-to-day operation of the campus recreation center and associated recreation spaces. Coordinate facility scheduling, reservations, and space utilization for recreation programs, athletics, student organizations, conferences, camps, and university events. Supervise facility student staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Oversee equipment maintenance, inventory, vendor coordination, and facility inspections. Ensure facilities operate in accordance with risk management standards and university policies.

Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in sports and recreation, higher education and student affairs, exercise science, or related field preferred. At least one year of paraprofessional experience working with college students in campus recreation required, and supervisory experience preferred. Administrative and computer skills, web-based applications, and social media experience are core to this position. Attention to detail, strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to multi-task are also valued. Some lifting is needed (weight does not typically exceed 50 pounds).

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

URL:

bellarmine.edu