Director, Athletics

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Master University Athletics & Recreation**

**Position**: Director, Athletics & Recreation

**Compensation**: $134,474 - $201,712

**Application Due Date**: July 21, 2024

Founded in 1887, McMaster University is a research-intensive, student-centered university dedicated to advancing human and societal health and well-being and has achieved an international reputation as a center of excellence for teaching and learning, innovation, and creativity. Currently, McMaster is home to over 37,000 students, 13,000 staff and 1,000 full-time faculty. As an institution, McMaster is committed to creating a brighter world for all. This starts at home as McMaster University is one of 27 Canadian Institutions who have signed the Okanagan Charter, signifying a commitment to integrating health and well-being into all aspects of campus life. McMaster has been selected as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for the past five years in a row and has also been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the past seven years. McMaster is unique among U15 institutions in the balance it strikes between research intensiveness on a global scale and a focus on innovative teaching and learning strategies that foster an exceptional student experience. As articulated in its Institutional Priorities & Strategic Framework 2021-2024, McMaster’s commitments to inclusion, community, and social responsibility are central to this balance of research and learning excellence. Whether you are an athlete, artist or world traveler, McMaster’s student life has something for everyone. McMaster has over 350 student-led clubs on campus, more than 70 international exchange agreements and world
- class athletic facilities. Our athletic facilities has been home to multiple National and Provincial championships in the past years.

The Department of Athletics & Recreation serves our McMaster University and greater Hamilton communities, offering programs and services, facilities and expertise to support the cultivation of the human potential and wellness in each of us - and we aim to be the best at what we do. We recognize the value in offering active invitations, not just open doors, and are committed to leading and learning alongside our community members to build a strong and inclusive community over time. Our continued evolution into a high performing, collaborative and results-driven work environment is inspired by the drive and determination of our staff, students and student-athletes.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President (Students and Learning) & Dean of Students (AVP), The Director of Athletics and Recreation is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all athletics and recreation programs for students, student-athletes, staff, community programs, facilities planning and the operation of the McMaster Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. The Director of Athletics and Recreation is a champion for student health and well-being, equity, inclusion and belonging, and the holistic growth and development of students, student-athletes and staff. Building on McMaster’s commitment to recreational programs and elite sports, the Director will support the evolution of the Athletics and Recreation Department and advance our leadership in this area. The Director will strengthen the department’s key complementary role within the University by aligning with McMaster’s academic mission and our institutional commitment to advancing human and societal health and well
- being,

As the leader of the Athletics & Recreation management team, the Director serves as a key advisor to the AVP on matters both internal and external to A&R. This role, responsible for A&R wide service initiatives will develop collaborative relationships across the McMaster community in addition to representing McMaster with various external organizations and partners. The incumbent will see institution wide initiatives through from conception to implementation to advance the provision of supports and services to an evolving campus community and in response to the changing landscape of sport. This position will ensure processes and systems are in place that foster alignment with services and education strategies that intersect with areas including: the University’s Student Wellness Centre, Equity and Inclusion Office, Employee Health & Safety, Safe Sport, Sports Medicine, and other resources that help to foster student engagement and contribute to developing a positive and inclusive student & staff experience.

As the Director, you embody leadership that motivates staff and engages key University partners. Your commitment lies in constantly refining organizational structures, streamlining business processes, and amplifying resources—both financial and human. You navigate external shifts and demands, all while serving the department’s mission. Your unwavering passion for the University and our department fuels inspiration,


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