Parks, Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management Jobs and Academic Opportunities Newsletter – August 2024

Fall 2024 Academic Support Program For Student-Athletes

Located centrally on campus, the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) supports the academic, personal, and professional development needs of all student-athletes at NC State. Each semester, hundreds of Wolfpack student-athletes benefit from ASPSA’s tutoring services thanks to the efforts of our support staff. To find more about the qualifications for each position and the application, you can visit our website: go.ncsu.edu/aspsa.

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AmeriCorps College Adviser, NC State College Advising Corps (24-25 Cohort)

The NC State College Advising Corps (CAC) is an AmeriCorps college access program that aims to increase the postsecondary enrollment for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students in North Carolina. NC State CAC recruits recent college graduates to serve as “near peer” AmeriCorps college advisers in under-resourced high schools across the state. Our program is dedicated to closing the gap in college attainment and ensuring all North Carolina students have access to educational pathways beyond high school.

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Assistant/Associate Professor – Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism – University of Utah

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism in the College of Health at the University of Utah is pleased to announce a nine-month assistant/associate professor tenure track appointment to begin fall semester 2025. The Department is looking for a research-active faculty member who will complement our current faculty and build from the inherent strengths of the College of Health, University, and the State of Utah.

The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda that either aligns with current research efforts in the Department and College or holds sufficient critical mass to sustain an independent research lab, which supports graduate students and research activities. Further, the successful candidate will teach core courses in our graduate and undergraduate programs, seek external funding to support their agenda, and recruit and supervise graduate students.

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Senior Policy Campaign Strategist – Black Futures Lab

The Black Futures Lab is hiring a Senior Policy Campaign Strategist. This is a remote and shared position with Black Futures’ Lab sister organization, Black to the Future Action Fund.

The Senior Policy Campaign Strategist helps to develop and design policies that improve the lives of Black communities, translates those policies into issue campaigns, and works to create opportunities for policy reform in our target states. The Senior Policy Campaign Strategist drives our issue agenda in states and works to maximize our presence and impact. The Senior Policy Campaign Strategist supports developing and implementing our strategy with national, state, and regional allies in service of our agenda. 

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Assistant Professor of Sport Management – Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Sport Management in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Sports Management – Michigan University

The Department of Health and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Sports Management. The position will support our newly launched and growing undergraduate Sports Management BA program. Candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of sport management courses are especially encouraged to apply. The preferred candidate will have teaching strengths that support a variety of courses across the sports management curricula. The potential to develop additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise are available. Clinical-track faculty are not expected to maintain an active scholarship portfolio.

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Assistant Professor of Event Management – Widener University

Widener University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Business Administration, specializing in Event Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting research, and contributing to service activities within the department, college, and community. Candidates must have a secondary teaching and research interests in Marketing, Management, Project Management, or a similarly related field.

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Management – Texas A&M University

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management (https://knsm.tamu.edu) within the School of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University welcomes applications for our growing Sport Management program for two (2) full-time 9-month tenure­ track/tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor based in the College Station campus. We look to appoint academic leaders and scholars who can commit to the discovery, learning, and engagement missions of the department. With a commitment to teaching excellence, the successful candidates will balance academic research skills and industry networking capability to advance the department and student development.

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Department Head Position of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management at the Pennsylvania State University

Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Head of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management is responsible for visioning, strategic planning, overseeing academic and research programs, managing operations, finances, faculty and staff affairs, and sustaining and building external relations and fundraising in support of the department’s aspirations. This includes further integrating, shaping, and building a truly excellent and cohesive multidisciplinary department that leverages strengths across all programs; advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; nurturing and developing interdisciplinary collaboration; recruiting, developing, and retaining a faculty and staff of excellence; and advocating for the department and enhance its visibility and reputation.

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Associate Director of Professional Development – PRT Department, NCSU

The Associate Director of Professional Development will serve as the administrator and primary point of contact for the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Management School, the Parks & Recreation Supervisors’ Management School, the Parks & Recreation Revenue Development and Management School (45%), and the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) undergraduate internship program (55%).

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Director, Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands – Indiana University

The Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands is one of seven centers at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC). The Eppley Center is a statewide and national resource on matters related to parks, recreation and public lands management including service to local, state and national organizations responsible for stewardship of, and providing park, public land, tourism and recreation opportunities to society.

The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing an annual work plan to develop a program that includes: 1) mission driven externally funded projects, initiatives, and research; 2) service to the profession through revenue producing program activities, 3) enhanced collaborative initiatives with IIDC programs and centers; 4) dissemination and outreach; and 5) developing new external sources of funding. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure track, academic position.

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Social Scientist – Department of the Interior – National Park Service

This position is located in Natural Resources Stewardship and Science in the Environmental Quality Division. The incumbent serves as a Social Scientist supporting the National Park Service via analyses, implementation, performance, and reporting of various dimensions of the Socioeconomic Monitoring efforts.

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Professor and Department Head of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications – Texas A&M University

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for the full-time, tenured position of Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC). The anticipated start date is January 1,2025. This is an 9-month tenured position, with a research appointment (negotiable from 25%-50%), and an administrative stipend equivalent to two months of summer salary. Additional support in the form of a post-doctoral scientist is available upon establishment of a Hatch or multi-state Hatch project. The administrative stipend and post-doctoral support will be effective for as long as the individual holds the position of Department Head.

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American Camp Association Director of Research

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving more than 20,000 year-round and summer camps in the US that annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to empowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth. We are looking for a full-time Director of Research & Evaluation. Someone to work collaboratively on the research and education team and provide direct leadership to a team of 2 staff.

Webinar, Monday, September 9th: Addressing Homelessness in Parks

Cities across the country are witnessing the impacts of homelessness in our parks, public spaces, and communities. While the causes of homelessness are complex, park organizations can be a part of the solution by creating safe and welcoming public spaces and building partnerships that improve outcomes for the unhoused. While park leaders cannot solve these problems alone, they can forge new partnerships and adopt innovative approaches that make a positive impact.

Fitness Instructors Needed – Special Olympics North Carolina

The Special Olympics of North Carolina are seeking virtual instructors to share their love of fitness with Special olympics athletes. Enjoy Coaching? Volunteer to lead a 30 minute Zoom Workout, held on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:45 p.m. from September 24th through November 12th. For questions, please contact Morgan Taylor: mtaylor@sonc.net

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North Carolina Environmental Justice Summit Volunteer Opportunity

NCEJN is currently recruiting volunteers for our 2024 Environmental Justice Summit on October 18th-20th, 2024. NCEJN provides free registration and housing while it’s available on site for volunteers, with preference going to those volunteers who can stay all three days. Carpooling options are available as well. You can register on the summit website and sign up to be a volunteer in this google form.

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Volunteer Coaches Needed for GCAA Rec Soccer

GCAA is hosting two grassroots coaching courses led by instructors from NCYSA on Sunday, September 8th at 1pm and 3pm. GCAA will cover the registration fees for all coaches who participate. That being said, any students who coach could receive this certification and training free of charge. GCAA can work with our students and faculty to provide field experience or practicum opportunities for students who need it. Volunteer coaches get to make a positive difference in the lives of youth soccer players from our community. If you are interested, please email Sean Grafton: sean.grafton@gcaasports.com

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College Mentors for Kids

College Mentors for Kids is a national nonprofit that pairs college students with elementary-aged kids for one-on-one mentorship throughout the academic year. Here at NC State, our chapter meets weekly on campus, providing students the chance to mentor kids from local schools, build leadership skills, and make a real difference in the community. We’re seeking students for mentors and leadership positions within our NC State Chapter of College Mentors for Kids. Students can fill out the application here by September 8th and sign up for an interview here.

Live it Up! On Hillsborough Street – Multiple Internship Positions

As a business improvement district, we are working to develop Hillsborough Street into a gateway for the NC State community and the Downtown Raleigh community. We are making Hillsborough Street a profitable location for businesses investment and an exciting destination to live, work, play, learn, and visit! Positions Available:

• Business Management
• Economic Development
• Event Planning & Communication
• Non-profit Management/Business
• Administrative Intern

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2029 World University Games – Fall 2024 Internships

The North Carolina Organizing Committee for the 2029 World University Games (NCOC), in conjunction with Sports & Properties, Inc. and the Triangle Sports Commission, currently have internship openings for qualified college students. Summer Internships involve full-time work during the Fall (August to December) of 2024 (part time involves up to a 20-hour workweek). Start and end dates for the Fall Internship are worked out individually with each intern, but typically the internship gets underway near mid-August and concludes in early December. We are now recruiting for internships to begin in late August 2024. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jenk@sportsproperties.com

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Seeking intern applicants for Assistant Academic Coordinator Position – NC State

This position is a full-time internship intended to provide hands-on experience and prepare individuals to perform at a high level in full-time positions in academic support for student-athletes following the internship. The NC State Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes Internship Program has existed since 2005 and was recognized as the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) Model Practices Award winner in 2013.

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Environmental Education Coordinator Internship Position – Friends of Lower Haw River

We are seeking a student interested in planning, organizing, and conducting environmental education activities for our organization. Responsibilities may include developing environmental education materials such as videos, guides, brochures, handouts; developing programs such as field outings and presentations; recruiting program leaders or being the program leader; scheduling program offerings; handling program registrations; and coordinating on-site activities. Activities may occur on some weeknights and weekends.

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North Carolina Voter Turnout Internship – Non-partisan Organizer Position

We are seeking a motivated and organized summer interns to join our team. We are only recruiting organizers from and in the state of North Carolina. This internship provides a unique opportunity to Democracy and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and impactful environment. This position is not paid.

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Commercial Partnerships Marketing Intern – NC Courage

The North Carolina Football Club, the parent organization of the NC Courage (first-division women’s pro soccer team playing in the NWSL) and North Carolina FC (second division men’s pro soccer team playing in the USL Championship), is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Marketing Intern who is interested in earning hourly credits for school. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating and executing all aspects of commercial partnership activations during NC Courage and NCFC home games. This role plays a crucial part in enchaining the club’s partnerships and optimizing fan engagement experiences during game-day events.

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Sports Management Intern- North Carolina High School Athletic Association

The Sports Management Internship will consist of both the operations and business aspect of high school sports. The Sports Management Intern will assist the Sports Department team members with planning and execution of various aspects related to several spring state championship events. The Sports Management Intern will assist with event site set-up and event operation support. The Intern may also assist the Marketing staff with on-site branding, social media posts, and hospitality set-up. Intern may participate in post-event evaluation process. Intern will receive hands on experience in numerous aspects of event management.

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General Sports Administration Intern – North Carolina High School Athletic Association

The General Sports Administration Internship will primarily assist with administrative aspects of high school sports. The General Sports Administration Intern will assist various Departments with planning and execution of various aspects related to health, safety, and wellness; marketing and development; communications and media relations; finance; and officiating. The Intern will assist with event site set-up and event operation support related to marketing initiatives including but not limited to on-site branding and partner activations, social media posts, hospitality set-up, and networking with special guests. Intern will participate in post-event evaluation process. Interns will receive hands on experience in numerous aspects of sports administration.

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Student Trainee (Park Ranger) – Department of the Army – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training.

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Multiple Internship Positions – Wilson Tobs Baseball

The Wilson Tobs are currently seeking enthusiastic candidates for the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons who are ready to PUMP IT UP! The Wilson Tobs are an original member of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer league, owned by Capitol Broadcasting (Durham Bulls), certified by Major League Baseball and the NCAA. The Tobs play at Historic Fleming Stadium, a Wilson landmark, that functions as a year-round event venue with events at the high school and collegiate level during all seasons. Positions available:

• Athletic Training Intern
• Operations & Event Management Intern
• Promotions & Marketing Intern
• Digital Media & Graphics Intern
• Broadcaster & Video Producer

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Multiple Internship Positions – Hilton Head Island Recreation Association

The Hilton Head Island Recreation Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of all ages. The Association produces, provides and coordinates public recreation programs, “wellness” activities and community events. The Association commits itself to monitoring the recreation needs of the community and instituting change where appropriate. We are looking for Spring Interns to assist us with running our programs. Some of the programs that we offer throughout the spring semester are: Basketball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball, plus getting experience on front desk operation, outdoor recreation, shadow the aquatic program, after school camp, and special events like the PGA Heritage Golf Tournament. This will be a hands-on internship where the intern will be a field supervisor, assist in maintaining the soccer field lines, court supervisor, and other duties as assigned. This is a paid internship on an hourly basis.

Recreation Supervisor – Town of Knightdale

Do you have a passion to create engaging recreational activities and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in the community? If so, the Town of Knightdale’s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to lead in developing, planning, and implementing recreational programs that promote community, diversity, and fun. Bring your leadership skills and creativity to our organization, where you will collaborate with our talented team to contribute to a positive and vibrant community atmosphere. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in fostering community engagement through recreational programs, we invite you to read the detailed job description below and apply. Join us in creating memorable experiences and making a lasting impact.

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Urban Forestry Program Manager – City of Durham

Position devoted to providing physical, technical and administrative support to the Urban Forestry Division in their tree planting, maintenance, risk management and inventory programs, and for the writing and execution of grants and grant-funded contracts through the performance of complex and advanced administrative support, skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents serve as liaison and quality-control guarantor with contractors and volunteers engaged in multiple aspects of arboriculture, as a subject matter expert in the creation, review and execution of tree planting and young tree management plans, and as a partner in the public outreach and engagement process.

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Corporate Relations Manager – National Recreation and Park Association

The Corporate Relations Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and implement an annual sponsorship plan in partnership with the Senior Director of Development and the Development team. The Corporate Relations Manager will expand NRPA’s capacity to increase and diversify the existing revenue of NRPA by building relationships, cultivating, and soliciting support from corporate sponsors service of NRPA’s mission and strategic goals.

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Development Specialist – National Recreation and Park Association

The Development Specialist supports achievement of the Development Team’s revenue goals with a focus on diversifying and increasing NRPA’s foundation, corporate, and federal partnerships (approximately $7-8 million in annual revenue). The Development Specialist will identify prospects and prospective grant opportunities to support NRPA’s strategic plan, signature initiatives, and other fundraising priorities. The Development Specialist will lead cross-organizational internal application development processes for prospective/renewal grant applications and other fundraising opportunities. The Development Specialist will support data management (including use of a new CRM tool), administrative tasks, grant reporting, and other related Development functions as needed. This position will also support NRPA’s efforts to build the fundraising capacity of local park and recreation agencies as needed.

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Associate Executive Director of Youth Development – Chatham YMCA

Under the supervision of the Branch Executive Director and in cooperation with YMCA staff, the Associate Branch Director of Youth will provide vision, organize, manage and lead all youth programs supporting the branch. They will be responsible for managing such functions in accordance with the stated mission and polices established by the Board of Directors and administrative staff of the YMCA of the Triangle Area, Inc.

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Program Coordinator- Full-time – Reidsville YMCA

Usually under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing daily youth programming in Youth Development and Aquatics at the branch. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character – caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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Capital Project Manager – Raleigh Parks

The Capital Project Manager is part of a team of highly motivated planners, designers, and engineers in the Planning and Capital Projects section of Raleigh Parks. Our department plays an essential role in fostering the quality of life that makes Raleigh such a great place to live, work and play. Our team is responsible for approximately 200 public parks and an ever-expanding network of greenway trails, community centers, art centers, athletic facilities, historic properties, playgrounds, lakes, nature preserves, and open spaces.

If you are a strong communicator who is passionate about the value of equity and inclusion; if you are a creative project manager with a drive for community engagement; if you are a fast learner looking for an opportunity to grow and make a difference; then we want to hear from you!

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Duke Gameday Assistants

Learfield is actively seeking Game Day Assistants to work for Blue Devil Sports Properties (BDSP) during the 2024-25 Academic Year. Our Game Day Assistants are essential to Learfield and our properties’ success. We are looking for a well-organized, responsible, and outgoing individual to provide the necessary support to the BDSP team. The goal is to execute partnership elements to ensure an enjoyable Game Day experience for the BDSP team, partners, and Duke fans. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior athletics support experience, we want to meet you! The position will provide excellent on-site marketing and sales training within the sports and entertainment industry. This position is located on campus.

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Professional Development Coordinator – North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association

This position offers varied work in a fast-paced fun setting with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This front-line programming and customer service role directly impacts members, sponsors, speakers, and students’ experience with NCRPA. That’s what makes our Professional Development position so important and so exciting!

You will thrive as our new Professional Development Coordinator if you are experienced in customer service, love developing and implementing impactful events and educational opportunities, have great communication skills, and have the ability to organize and maintain attention to detail. You must be people focused and eager to connect both virtually and in-person.

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State Park Ranger – Idaho State Parks and Recreation

Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you have a strong commitment to state parks and recreation and a desire to share your knowledge with others? Hells Gate State Park is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Ranger. Working as a Ranger at Hells Gate State Park offers an exciting and fulfilling experience in a historically significant and picturesque environment. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the remnants of ice age floods, learn about the Nez Perce Village, and share this knowledge with visitors. The park provides diverse recreational activities, including jet boat rides, fishing for steelhead, picnicking, and bike rides along scenic trails. As a Ranger, you’ll help visitors make the most of their experience, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.

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NCRPA Fellow – Engagement

Are you a recent college graduate or professional seeking to create innovative solutions and genuine engagement through marketing, communications and event planning? If so, then we have an excellent opportunity for you as our new North Carolina Recreation and Park Association Fellow! This is a one year commitment and an immediate opening.

This position offers varied work in a fast-paced fun setting with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. This is a front-line marketing and customer service role that directly impacts members, sponsors, speakers, and students’ experience with NCRPA.

Community Relations and Marketing Coordinator – Gregg Museum of Art

The Community Relations and Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the Museum Director on audience engagement by cultivating stakeholders and maintaining marketing tactics for exhibitions, educational initiatives, and programs for the museum’s university audiences, patrons, and the general public.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about higher education, the arts, and working in a university museum environment. This position is funded by a time-limited grant from the Windgate Foundation with an emphasis on uplifting the Gregg’s collection through living artists, community dialogue, outreach, and learning initiatives. The grant term ends in November 2025. The Coordinator reports to the Museum Director.

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Event and Marketing Assistant – Town of Garner

The Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking an outgoing, energetic, resourceful Event Assistant to be responsible for assisting the Special Events Coordinator in planning, operating, and implementing all Town-wide events including, but not limited to, the Spring Eggstravaganza, Independence Day Celebration, Festival Latino, Trick-or-Treat the Trail, Holiday Block Party, and Friday Family Flicks. This supplemental position will also support the Marketing Coordinator with a variety of tasks that support the department including brochures, flyers, website, social media and email newsletters. Work hours are Monday-Friday generally between 8am-5pm with some weekend and evening hours.

Interscholastic Unified Sports Manager – Special Olympics North Carolina, Inc.

Handle all support and implementation relating to the execution of the Special Olympics N.C. Unified sports program in North Carolina public schools in partnership with the NC High School Athletic Association.

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Assistant Director of Physical Activity and Wellness – NC School of Science and Math

This position provides management, supervision and administrative support to the Athletic Director for NCSSM’s Durham campus. This position will manage and support a portion of the Interscholastic Varsity Sports teams. It will be responsible for processing all temporary hires, biweekly time sheets, procurement and scheduling.

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Fitness and Wellness Specialist – SAS, Cary, NC

The Recreation and Fitness Center is looking for a Fitness and Wellness Specialist to help research, develop, organize and implement a variety of programs within the areas of Aquatics, Employee Services, Fitness, Leisure, Recreation, Sports, and Wellness.

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NC State Wellness and Recreation: Multiple Student Positions Available

Join the more than 600 NC State students employed by Wellness and Recreation annually. Work in a dynamic environment that offers flexible scheduling and real-world experience by developing professional and transferable skills to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

Wellness and Recreation’s next hiring round will take place in September and October. Applications will open on Monday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. for any positions where we need additional student staff. Students can view job descriptions and apply at: https://wellrec.dasa.ncsu.edu/employment/

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Coordinator, Marketing and Engagement – Athletics – Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University, a NCAA Division I institution and 2021 & 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner’s Cup Champions, is seeking applications for Coordinator of Athletics Marketing & Engagement.