Overview

Description

The Dinos in the Faculty of Kinesiology is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Associate Director, High Performance Sport and Student Services.

The Associate Director, Sport and Student Services reports to the Director of Athletics, Faculty of Kinesiology, with oversight responsibility for high-performance sport (varsity and club teams) and student-athlete-focused programming including athletic therapy, sports science, eligibility/compliance, and academic support. The position is full time at 35 hours/week. Evenings and weekends are required on a seasonal basis as much of the programming activity occurs during non-office hours.

The University of Calgary Athletic Department supports 23 varsity teams and eight competitive clubs. A unit within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Dinos Athletics competes within the Canada West conference and U SPORTS. Dinos Athletics is committed to competing with the very best university teams in Canada while building pride on campus, and developing exceptional student-athletes and coaches.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Athletic Therapy & Sport Science

  • Provide overall leadership, management, and budget accountability of an integrated sports science model for Athletics. Direct reports include full-time athletic therapy professionals and the head Strength and Conditioning Coach. This individual will be the primary Athletics liaison with the Sports Medicine Centre. They are responsible for building a program of trusted sport science practitioners who support student-athlete and coach holistic health and development
  • This individual works closely with the Faculty of Kinesiology to support research priorities that are mutually beneficial to student athletes, coaches, and teams

Varsity and Competitive Club Programs

  • Direct oversight of varsity and competitive club sport programming, including the management of all staff in assigned sports. Specific sport oversight to be confirmed based on incumbent’s skills and experience
  • In addition, the associate director will ensure that clubs and student-athletes abide by the Dinos code of conduct and all other applicable university policies and procedures. Direct reports include employee, contractor, and volunteer coaches
  • Together with the Director, develop, implement, and evaluate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as part of an annual evaluation framework for varsity and club sport programs
  • Facilitate the development of annual and long-term plans with sport coaches, including annual professional development planning with coaches
  • Annually solicit student-athlete feedback and evaluation
  • Establish and reinforce a culture of collaboration and continuous development amongst coaches and sport science staff.

Eligibility, Compliance, Admissions & Registration

  • Provide leadership on eligibility, compliance, and all other academic processes within the athletic department. Primary liaison with Enrolment Services for admissions and registration issues for student-athletes. Direct reports include full-time Athlete Services Coordinator

Academic Support

  • Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Dinos GPS academic support program for student-athletes.

Risk Management

  • Athletics contact with Risk Management, ensuring correct processes and policies are in place and procedures are followed for all Athletics-related activity including travel, volunteer registration, environment health and safety, and other related areas

Safe Sport

  • Primary intake contact for Safe Sport-related issues. At all times, promote the values of Safe Sport and create a safe, inclusive, athlete-centered environment within sport programs

Budget and Administration

  • Accountable for assigned budget, including annual budgeting, tracking, and forecasting. Responsible to ensure university administrative procedures and timelines, including HR, finance, expense, travel, etc., are adhered to

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • The incumbent will posses a University degree in kinesiology/physical education, sport business, sport management (master’s degree preferred), or a related field, and have a minimum of 10 years of related experience in high-performance and/or post-secondary sport
  • Previous experience in high-performance coaching would be an asset
  • Successful experience in personnel and budget management
  • Highly skilled and knowledgeable in the design and delivery of sport programming and work with high-performance coaches
  • Strong communications, facilitation, negotiation, and customer service skills are required to resolve sensitive issues in an environment of continuous change and shifting responsibilities.
  • High degree of problem solving skills and the ability to conduct oneself in a positive professional manner in stressful situations
  • Must posses good judgment, be tactful and diplomatic, possess superior written and verbal communications skills, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of University of Calgary systems and policies and procedures is an asset

Application Deadline:  April 23, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is classified in the Management & Professional Career Band, Level M2 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii’ taa’poh’to’p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university’s commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role. 

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.