Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions and support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives.

Aligned with the pioneering spirit of Stanford University, Stanford Recreation and Wellness is committed to bold and purposeful engagement. We ignite a culture of belonging and wellbeing through movement, adventure, play, and learning. Our fifty full-time staff and over 400 part-time staff manage eight recreation facilities at one of the world’s most beautiful universities. Hosting over a million visits annually, we work cohesively, lead with courage, and pursue and revere excellence. We are building a community that is inclusive and a diverse team that is committed to excellence. We take risks. We are willing to lead. We do the right thing. We create innovative solutions. We develop our employees. We promote a culture of gratitude and recognition. We have fun. If that sounds like you, join us.

Reporting to the Director, Sport and Youth Programs, the Assistant Director’s primary focus is the administration and implementation of youth programming during the year. A large focus of our Youth Programs will be on successfully planning and executing our annual Camp Cardinal, a 9-week youth summer day camp for over 900 participants held on Stanford’s campus. The position will assist in the management operations of an inclusive tiered competitive Club Sports program. As Assistant Director of Sport and Youth Programs, you are somebody who loves working with kids, in sports, is a great teacher, reliable, a champion of student leadership, and balances fun and creativity with day-to-day executional skills. Being a great teammate, you’ll work closely with units and work teams within DAPER.

In this role you will:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate youth recreation and wellness programs that meet the needs of the Stanford community; solve problems and make decisions that impact the direction of the program.
• Assist with all scheduling functions of clubs, managing participant registration, team travel, risk management and financial compliance, and any other required administrative oversight.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate up to 30 part-time staff including administrative program assistants, supervisors, and support staff.
• Assist with training and accountability for team captains, club officers and participants for improved program experience.
• Oversee the operating budget for Youth Programs; support the development and meeting of department revenue targets.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the execution of youth programming and/or sport related special event programming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Execution of youth and/or related programming and knowledge of requirements to work with and maintain the safety of minors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and appetite for service excellence and a collaborative style.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; superb attention to detail and ability to prioritize own work, multi-task, take initiative, ownership of projects, direct the work of others, and complete tasks under deadline.

Certifications and Licenses

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification of the ability to get within six months of hire

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that their involvement with Athletic Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations.

Why Stanford is for you:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply:

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

Other duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting. A full job description will be shared during the interview process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.