Director of Student Athletics at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Student Athletics

Location: Adamawa

Summary of Position

• The Director of Athletics provides oversight and strategic planning for the AUN athletics programs.
• This includes but is not limited to implementing student management policies, communicate expected student behaviour related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• The Director maintains an active program that program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development and also takes charge of the coaches and facilities.
• The role also works to develop and implement athletic programs and activities, both on campus and in the local communities that promote and support A.U.N.’s development mission.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• The Director of Athletics organizes the physical activities of A.U.N. students.
• Directly supervises and evaluates the activities, providing direct instruction where appropriate, and recommends to the Dean of Student Affairs the continuation of activities and employees working with these activities.
• Oversees the physical care and condition of the sport pitches and sites of Athletic activities, supervising their building, equipping and maintenance.
• Coordinates the scheduling of Athletic Events, reserving the places where events are to take place and reporting the outcomes to Dean of Student Affairs.
• Leads and oversees the teaching and coaching of sports, weight training and exercise activities at A.U.N.
• Collaborates with the Admissions team to identify potential student athletic recruits and commit to establishing scholarships to attract athletes from around the country and beyond.
• Coordinates the scheduling of competitions among A.U.N. students and with other teams outside of A.U.N. who wish to compete with A.U.N. teams.
• Coordinates the engagement of AUN athletes with regional and national athletic competitions i.e. Nigerian Private University Games.
• Provides teams and activities for both men and women in equal number and time as is reasonably possible.
• Oversees the selection, purchase and maintenance of sporting equipment and uniforms.
• The Director of Athletics accounts for funds allocated for these areas of responsibilities directly to Dean of Student Affairs on a regular basis.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized tertiary institution and appropriate athletic training.
• Teaching certificate with physical education endorsement.
• Five years successful teaching and coaching experience.
• Experience to carry out the responsibilities, including knowledge of exercise and weight training, sports activities, and physical conditioning.

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program.
• Proven knowledge AUN’s Policies governing athletics and recreation.
• Ability to interpret AUN’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel, and coordinate athletics activities.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible, and serve as a role model for all university staff and students.

Application Closing Date
9th November, 2023.