Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Mountain Sports (ADCR-MS).  The Mountain Sports program exists to augment the Western experience for over 150 student athletes participating across seven teams. The position reports to the Director of Campus Recreation and provides supervision and support to the Mountain Sports coaches and the Mountain Sports Coordinator. Learn more about Mountain Sports at https://western.edu/mountainsports 

Responsibilities:  The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Mountain Sports is responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and supervising Mountain Sports coaches and administrative staff. The position provides leadership, performance oversight, and professional development support while fostering collaboration and accountability. The role works closely with the Mountain Sports Coordinator to align staffing, budgets, and travel planning with programmatic and operational needs. 

The position manages all operational and logistical functions for the Mountain Sports program, including team travel, transportation coordination, purchasing, reservations, spend authorizations, and event planning. The incumbent ensures that practices, competitions, and events are executed efficiently and in compliance with institutional policies and operational standards. 

The role develops and implements strategic recruiting efforts in collaboration with the Mountain Sports Coordinator, including partnering with Marketing and Admissions to support outreach to prospective student‑athletes, maintaining recruitment pipelines, and leading targeted campaigns that support enrollment and competitive success. 

The position leads fundraising and advancement initiatives by cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, sponsors, and community partners. The incumbent works closely with the Western Foundation and Advancement team to support annual, major, and planned giving efforts that strengthen and sustain the Mountain Sports program. 

The Assistant Director develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive strategic plan for Mountain Sports, providing long‑term direction for program growth, operations, recruitment, travel, and advancement. The position oversees and manages the Mountain Sports budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and alignment with strategic and operational priorities. 

The role maintains accurate participation and performance data and prepares reports for senior leadership, the Cabinet, and the Board of Trustees. The incumbent evaluates academic progress, athletic outcomes, recruitment effectiveness, and key performance indicators to support accountability, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.

The position collaborates with the Director of Campus Recreation to manage risk related to Mountain Sports practices, competitions, and travel, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, certifications, and industry best practices. The ADCR-MS performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in program management, coaching, outdoor recreation, or a closely related field. Required qualifications include sport-specific certification and demonstrated