Director of Campus Recreation

Texas A&M • Commerce, TX

8d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Director of Campus Recreation is responsible for the overall organization and administration of a comprehensive campus recreation department. This includes 10 full-time staff, 3 GA’s, and 130 student employees. Campus recreation facilities include the Morris Recreation Center (MRC), Cain Sports Field Complex, Outdoor Adventure Complex, and an Esports Room. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) years of related, progressive experience in campus recreation, including a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Recreation, Kinesiology, or Sports Management.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for all areas within the department including aquatics, business administration, data analysis, facility operations, fitness, marketing, nutrition, outdoor adventure, and sports programs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and provides supervision for 10 professional staff members.
• Plans and manages facilities for long-term and short-term needs including planned maintenance, deferred maintenance, and custodial services for the Morris Recreation Center (MRC), Cain Sports Field Complex, Outdoor Adventure Complex, and an Esports Room.
• Responsible for the strategic planning for the department including long and short-term goals and the development of new initiatives to meet the needs of the student population.
• Develops, implements, and manages the departmental budget, including revenue of over $2.5 million
• Develops a comprehensive risk management program for the department.
• Directly supervises the data analysis of the department, including supervising a GA in the creation of dashboards and reports
• Provides leadership for the continuous development and improvement of departmental values such as customer service, student development, and teamwork through regular trainings and retreats.
• Contributes to development of services and strategies for the retention and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develops and implements effective marketing strategies for the department to engage students and promote non-student memberships
• Collaborates with departments inside and outside the division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs such as Health & Human Performance, Athletics, Financial Affairs, Emergency Management, University Police Department, Office of Student Engagement, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Compliance.
• Develops collaborative efforts with both educational and civic groups to design, develop and deliver appropriate programs for the individuals desiring a comprehensive campus recreation program.
• Liaison for the department to other campus departments and the Commerce community.
• Interprets, updates and institutes policies and procedures to assure that the department complies with national, state and University regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals.
• Support and align with department mission, vision, values, and strategic plan
• Attend, support, and assist with department events and programming
• Serve on department and division committees
• Engage in activities that further professional development skills and keep current with developments in the recreational sports and fitness professions to effectively implement job responsibilities.
• Work varied hours including evenings and weekends necessary to accomplish job responsibilities; will be busier during certain parts of the academic year.
• May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays , plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) , with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees