Athletics Manager

Company: American University in Dubai

ATHLETICS MANAGER

The American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Athletics Manager.
The fundamental responsibility of this position is to administer and oversee all aspects of the athletics program for intercollegiate, intramural, club sports, and recreation for students, faculty, and staff.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide guidance and direction to the Athletics Coordinator, coaches, and fitness coordinator.
• Maintain and liaise with the UAE Higher Education Sports Federation and other Ministry accredited universities athletic departments to establish intercollegiate competitions and relationships.
• Manage all operations and expenses associated with the athletics department.
• Utilize and identify best practices to assess current operations and develop long term expansion plans for all sport and exercise programs offered.
• Organize at least one international sports tournament.
• Take the lead role in coordinated and implementing annual community athletic events held at AUD.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators, to host seminars, programs, and events related to sports and fitness.
• Recruit, coordinate, and conduct the hiring process for coaches.
• Establish and implement codes of conduct and expectations for coaches and athletes regarding travel, training, and practice sessions.
• Partner with Communications to prepare press releases, and increase the social media coverage of athletics-related activities.
• Work closely with the Admission Office to recruit and attract student athletes to AUD.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Central Services for transportation, security, and facility-related purposes.
• Design a fitness program suitable for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate with the Student Activities office to provide leadership training opportunities for the student athletes.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze athletics department data to complete reports as required by the Dean of Student Services.
• Maintain membership in professional associations.
• Modify and update the athletics section of the AUD website.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Skills Used:

• Broad knowledge of the athletic environment in the UAE
• Comprehensive understanding of AUD
• Excellent written and oral communication (including presentation skills).
• Effective time management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Intercultural competence
• Patience and ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work collaborative with various campus constituencies
• Willingness to work flexible, irregular hours
• Philosophy of student centeredness
• Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of a diverse group of students
• Creativity
• Willingness to grow professionally
• Strong public relations skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, exercise science, sports management, or related field.
• Proven ability and in-depth knowledge of collegiate athletics.
• Combination of supervisory, administrative, and coaching experience.

Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
This position is suitable for those candidates already resident and under sponsorship in Dubai.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email to recruitment@aud.edu.
(Please state the title of the position as the subject of the email)

• Cover letter
• Updated CV
• Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references

Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address:
Angele El Khoury
Director of Human Resources
The American University in Dubai
P. O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.

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