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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director sport management in the United States is $117,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Sport Management vs Sports Program Coordinator?

AspectDirector Sport ManagementSports Program Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in Sports Management, Business, or related field; certifications like CSCS or NASM often preferredSimilar educational background; certifications may be beneficial but less common
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or programs, strategic planning, high-level decision makingAssists in program operations, event coordination, and day-to-day activities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in sports organizations, universities, professional teamsCommon in community sports, schools, and recreational programs

The main difference is that the Director Sport Management holds a leadership role with strategic responsibilities, while the Sports Program Coordinator focuses on operational tasks and event execution. Both roles require relevant education and certifications, but the director position involves higher-level planning and management within sports organizations.

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Assistant Director - Sport Programs

Assistant Director - Sport Programs

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Assistant Director - Sport Programs
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
This position will report to and work collaboratively with the Senior Assistant Director to develop and oversee Club Sports and Intramural sports, maintaining program offerings and staff operations. This includes fiscal management, staff development, program outreach, and identifying and implementing program modifications to serve the community more completely.
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in areas such as recreation, sport management, or related fields.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in sport rules design/implementation, programming, officiating experience, training officials and staff supervision.
  • Can consider direct professional internship and/or graduate assistantship experience.
  • Ability to independently manage all aspects of comprehensive sports programming; establish vision and strategies that will contribute to the development of a quality and innovative program.
  • Ability to develop students' leadership, communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of risk management issues in collegiate club sports and recreation.
  • Must show ability to establish long and short-term goals consistent with the mission of the university and the division.
  • Must show ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, manage, and develop student staff. Successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, service-minded and adept at solving problems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents.
  • Must possess strong communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.).

What is helpful:
  • Certifications

Additional Information:
  • To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
  • https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Who We Are at Purdue University:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
Education
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree
Experience
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience
FLSA Status
Exempt

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