Executive Director of Campus Recreation

Executive Director Of Campus Recreation

The Executive Director of Campus Recreation leads a comprehensive recreation and wellness program designed to meet the student development needs of a diverse campus community of over 17,000 students. The Executive Director's portfolio includes oversight of various recreational facilities and the following recreation and wellness programs : fitness, intramural sports, aquatics, informal recreation, esports, climbing wall, club sports, nutrition services, summer youth programs, outdoor programs and equipment rental, and special events. The Executive Director of Campus Recreation partners with the university's colleges, student affairs departments, regional campuses, and external organizations to enhance the student experience and support student success by ensuring that all USU students are aware of the recreation and wellness resources provided by the department and the university. The Executive Director of Campus Recreation reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. This position classification trains, guides, and directs subordinate employees, hourly / student employees, volunteers, and graduate students.

• Develop, lead, and manage successful student-centered and student-directed recreation and wellness programs.
• Supervise professional staff, student employees, and graduate assistants.
• Practice strong and ethical fiscal management of a complex annual budget of $1.5 million.
• Engage in effective, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders in order to provide optimal service to all student populations and campus constituents.
• Engage in strategic planning and assessment activities centered upon the attainment of appropriate student learning outcomes.
• Plan, organize, and carry out special wellness and recreation-related events.
• Foster partnerships with shared use facilities with key stakeholders; including but not limited to Athletics, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Department of Military Science, and Office of Events.
• May be invited to provide instruction in the Recreation Administration program within the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science.
• Work evenings and weekends, as needed.

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USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orien tation or gender identity / expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law.