Director of Campus Wellness and Recreation

Position Summary

The Director of Campus Wellness and Recreation is responsible for the overall vision, administration, leadership, and management of all university wellness and recreation initiatives. The Director plans, develops, and manages an annual budget including revenue from facility and equipment rentals, membership sales, special events, and operations.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Direct the strategic planning process for Campus Wellness and Recreation.
• Plan, design, influence, and implement recreational sports programs and services.
• Represent the organizational unit in campus-wide and system-wide meetings and discussions.
• Plans, develops, and manages a departmental annual budget.
• Ensure both department and staff are current with necessary certifications, training, and policies related to safety and potential risk issues related to liability.
• Knowledge of shared usage practices and priorities between facilities, programs, and services (recreation, athletics).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current knowledge of State and Federal regulations and industry standards (NIRSA) related to liability and risk associated with recreational programs and facilities.
• Knowledge of shared usage practices and priorities between facilities, programs, and services (recreation and athletics).
• Knowledge of basic principles of supervision and administration.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management, Higher Education or closely related field
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• 5 years progressive leadership/management experience directing recreation program or university recreational department

Preferred:

• National certification for Aerobics and Fitness Instruction
• Master's Degree in Recreation Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management, Higher Education or closely related field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a workstation or stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Normal physical mobility.

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