What are the responsibilities and job description for the Club Sports - Assistant Director for Club Sports Teams & Player Engagement position at Sacred Heart University?
About Sacred Heart University
As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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Position Summary
The Assistant Director for Club Sports Teams & Player Engagement will work closely with all club sports teams from recruitment, retention, and program development.
This is a full-time, ten-month position with an annual appointment from August 1st to May 31st.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Enhancing First Year Student Experience
- Improve club sports retention programs by tracking first year students and meeting with them as necessary.
- Assist in the retention efforts of all club sports programs by working with the coaches and utilizing tracking software to meet with at-risks students
- Work directly with coaches on retention plans as well as all communication for club sports teams
- Ensure that first year students are engaged and track their involvement. Ensure that opportunities are available for students within
- Serve as a liaison at Admitted Student Days, Open Houses, and all virtual recruitment events
- Conduct surveys and work with coaches to collect pertinent information regarding the retention of students.
Club Sports Communications
- Oversee all of club sports social media accounts, streaming activities, and website.
- Ensure that the website is updated daily with appropriate information, including but not limited to schedules, articles, rosters, and recruitment forms.
- Work directly with the Director of Club Sports Recruitment on print material and electronic communication for club sports programs.
Department Engagement
- Assist in the development of any new club sports teams by doing research and preparing for any needs that new teams would need.
- Assist in the management of the club sports teams and needs.
- Research and evaluate programs and staff. Compile data and report information.
- Utilize DoSportsEasy as a primary roster management tool.
- Assist with the operations management of all club sports.
- Attend club sports home games as well as away playoff games and competitions.
- Work closely with club sports staff to engage current students and coaches.
- Responsible for ensuring all current students are academically eligible.
- Oversee club sports weekly, monthly and yearly awards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Recreation or Collegiate athletics.
- Experience working with website design.
- Excellent communication skills, both through public speaking and social media.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of all sports offered.
- Extensive knowledge of club sports.
Unusual Working Conditions
Nights and weekends are expected
This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.