Crandall University Director of Athletics & Wellness Full Time in New Brunswick

Overview

Crandall University

Branch NB CA

Position:
Director of Athletics & Wellness
Location:
New Brunswick

Crandall University is Eastern Canada’s leading liberal arts and science institution dedicated to the Christian faith….

Department: Enrolment & Student Services Division

Contract: Full Time, 12 months

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Summary:
The Director of Athletics and Wellness is responsible to oversee the holistic development of varsity athletic

programs, and recreation and fitness, for a vibrant and growing Christian campus. The Director shall be an active

participant in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) nationally, and the regional conference of the

Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA). The Director oversees all staffing, programing, facilities,

strategic and fundraising initiatives, and the development of all athletic programs.

Qualifications:
This position requires an individual who possesses an exceptional ability to plan strategically and execute the plan

tactically. The individual must be able to develop paid and volunteer staffing, develop an advisory and fundraising

framework, develop a strong financial model for sustainability and growth, and work with athletes and coaching

staff to develop character, servant leadership, interpersonal skills, and athletic ability. This will be done within a

strong commitment to the Christian faith and in support of the strategic plan of the University.

The individual must possess industry leading practice in varsity athletics, marketing and branding awareness,

fundraising awareness, and the ability to clearly and enthusiastically articulate vision, in order to build a program

that is highly missional, compellingly competitive, and forward reaching in enrolment.

Education & Experience

Education: Minimum of an Undergraduate degree, preferably in an Athletics related field of study.

Experience: A minimum of three years related experience in post-secondary athletic programming, or

equivalent; coaching experience; a strong understanding of varsity athletics and

enrolment.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of student recruitment and retention

Strong understanding of coaching and leadership of varsity sports

Strong understanding of interpersonal and motivational skills

Excellent organizational and management abilities

Abilities: Lead and motivate others

Achieve clear outcomes

Work independently, and in conjunction with others

Strong solution orientation to challenges

Suitability: Strong missional understanding

Tact, persuasiveness, persistence and diplomacy

Judgment, initiative, reliability, flexibility

Remuneration: Level 4; salary commensurate with experience

Particulars of the Position:
To be considered for appointment, candidates must demonstrate an understanding of, and freely embrace, the University’s
Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Community Standards. Candidates must also be a mature evangelical

Christian, with a desire to serve in family, church, work, and community.

In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, this advertisement is addressed first to Canadian citizens and permanent

residents. Crandall University is committed to excellence in its hiring practices, and will accept internal and external applicants in

seeking the most qualified candidate.

Crandall University is Eastern Canada’s leading liberal arts and science institution dedicated to the Christian faith. Offering
degrees in Arts, Science, Business, Education, and Graduate studies, the university is located in Moncton, New Brunswick,

Canada, on a 200-acre campus. Crandall University was established in 1949 by the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, and

is provincially chartered to grant degrees and certificates for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Please forward résumé, electronically, to: Charger Athletics Director Search Committee

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest. Receipt of application will be acknowledged; only those selected

for an interview will be further contacted.