Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Assistant Director of Sport Programs leads the daily administration of the universitys Intramural Sports program and serves as Camp Director for Lil Cats Summer Camp, overseeing program planning, scheduling, logistics, marketing, and on-site operations. This role recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates student employees, including supervisors, officials, program assistants, interns, and camp counselors, while helping ensure high-quality participant experiences and a safe, well-managed environment.

The position is responsible for risk management practices, participant conduct processes, program budgets, equipment purchasing and inventory control, rule and policy updates, and the use of software systems to support registration, communication, and program operations.

The Assistant Director also contributes to strategic assessment, reports, and action planning; supports evening and weekend activities; serves as a departmental resource on minors-on-campus guidelines; and assists with broader Campus Recreation and Wellness initiatives, events, and related program areas as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be considered, you must apply online. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Joshua Rascati at jrascati@email.wcu.edu