University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Summary:

This position provides leadership and performs organizational duties to assure the successful operation of a comprehensive collegiate Intramural Sports program, a Sports Club program (8-10 clubs), a small Unified Sports program, and management of Campus Recreation and Wellness (RecWell) Recreation Fields. This Assistant Director is to conduct activity programming; personnel recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluating graduate and undergraduate personnel; risk management training for Sports Program student staff; student development and assessment; budget development and administration; interpretation and application of university policies and procedures; collaboration with colleges and departments throughout Academic Affairs, Student Services, Athletics, and Business and Finance. Participation in and promotion of RecWell and Division of Student Life and Wellbeing programs, activities, and events is also expected.They will also be the liaison to the RecWell Coordinator of Facilities to relay facility related problems and repairs within the associated program area(s), provide leadership for RecWell student staff, and assist in the development of opportunities for student success.

Additional Info

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field.
• Two years full-time, administrative experience in campus or municipality competitive recreation (NOTE: 2 years Graduate Assistantship = 1-year full-time experience.)
• Demonstrated experience in sports officiating for flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and floor hockey.
• Previous experience training sport officials.
• Demonstrated experience in formatting leagues and bracketing.
• Proven ability to serve as an advisor for Sport Clubs officers, coaches or team captains.

Required License/Certification:

• Adult CPR and First Aid Basics
• Qualifications are required to upon being hired or shortly thereafter
• Familiarity with sport liability and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field.
• CPR w/AED and First Aid Instructor certified.
• CDC Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports Certification.
• U.S Center for Safesport Certifications (Emotional and Physical Misconduct, Mandatory Reporting: Understanding Your Responsibilities, and Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education).

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s only public metropolitan university, uniquely positioned at the heart of the state’s largest city. As a proud member of the University of Nebraska system, UNO offers a distinctive blend of academic excellence, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement, all within a student-centered environment that fosters opportunity, access, and achievement.  With more than 15,000 students and a campus known for its variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, UNO is committed to merit-based opportunity, inclusive excellence, and the transformative power of education. We emphasize experiential learning and innovation in all that we do, preparing our graduates to lead in a dynamic, global society.

At UNO, we are Mavericks—independent thinkers, resilient leaders, and relentless problem-solvers—driven to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

As a member of the University of Nebraska system, UNO provides a comprehensive NUFlex benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement plans with TIAA and Fidelity; flexible spending accounts; and wellness and mental health resources. Many of our employees enjoy a university-wide holiday break in December, made possible in part by five floating holidays, in addition to eight fixed paid holidays. Other benefits include generous vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition remission for employees and eligible family members, access to discount programs, and robust support for work-life balance.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.