Posted June 19, 2026
Associate Director of Adaptive Athletics and Community Outreach
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Director of Adaptive Athletics and Community Outreach
Posting Start Date: 6/18/26
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at .
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
Job Overview
The Associate Director of Adaptive Athletics provides comprehensive leadership, strategic planning, and fiscal and staff oversight for the university's Adaptive Athletics program. This role is responsible for defining programs and activities, developing short- and long-range goals, and growing a nationally recognized adaptive sports program-currently including wheelchair tennis and track and field-with the goal of expanding to additional collegiate, club, and intramural-level sports. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director for Accessibility and works collaboratively with campus partners, external agencies, and the broader disability and athletic communities to advance institutional priorities related to student success, belonging, and accessible recreation.
Essential Functions
Athletics Leadership
Required Education
Required Experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our .
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the . We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at .
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102783
Job Title: Associate Director of Adaptive Athletics and Community Outreach
Posting Start Date: 6/18/26
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at .
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
Job Overview
The Associate Director of Adaptive Athletics provides comprehensive leadership, strategic planning, and fiscal and staff oversight for the university's Adaptive Athletics program. This role is responsible for defining programs and activities, developing short- and long-range goals, and growing a nationally recognized adaptive sports program-currently including wheelchair tennis and track and field-with the goal of expanding to additional collegiate, club, and intramural-level sports. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director for Accessibility and works collaboratively with campus partners, external agencies, and the broader disability and athletic communities to advance institutional priorities related to student success, belonging, and accessible recreation.
Essential Functions
Athletics Leadership
- Serve as a member of the Accessibility Resources leadership team and work collaboratively to achieve the mission, vision, and goals of the department, actively participating in short- and long-range planning, strategy, and goal development
- Provide day-to-day leadership and long-term strategic planning for the Adaptive Athletics program
- Direct sport offerings, including hiring and supervising coaches, graduate assistants, and student employees; create an environment that supports professional development and encourages innovation, creativity, and collaboration
- May serve as head or assistant coach for designated sports, as needed
- Lead recruitment efforts to attract student-athletes with disabilities to UC
- Provide fiscal development and oversight for program-specific and departmental operating budgets, including establishing fees, prioritizing purchases, approving expenditures, and managing payroll processes Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with university, athletic, and disability-related standards
- Build and sustain relationships with local, regional, and national adaptive sports organizations
- Partner with UC Foundation and Sponsorship Office to identify funding opportunities, sponsorships, and grants
- Represent UC and Adaptive Athletics at external meetings, conferences, and events
- Maintain professional knowledge of best practices and current trends in adaptive and para-athletics programming
- Manage program scheduling, purchasing, and equipment needs, including repair and replacement of adaptive athletics equipment
- Coordinate program-specific marketing and assessment efforts, including data collection, participation reporting, and analysis to evaluate and improve service delivery
- Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff as well as third-party contractors, including hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and approval of time off.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
- This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements
Required Experience
- Demonstrated experience as an athlete and coach in adaptive or para-athletics
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in athletics, recreation, disability services, or outreach
- Experience planning or implementing sports programming or adaptive recreation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Master's degree in higher education, sport management, therapeutic recreation, or a related field
- Ability to lead in a team-based environment as well as work independently
- Analytical skills to identify problems, assess alternatives, and render consistent, logical decisions
- Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proven commitment to student-athlete and staff development and inclusive customer service
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant recreation or program management software
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our .
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the . We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at .
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102783
