Director Recreation and Wellness
Core
Oversee all full-time administrators, staff, student employees, coaches, and instructors for fitness, outdoor, aquatics, intramurals, club sports, and recreation facilities; manage department and Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC) budgets.
Role type
Director of Recreation and Wellness (Senior Leadership)
Builds
Campus recreation programs, fitness and aquatic center operations, and student wellness initiatives
Domain
Higher Education / Campus Recreation & Wellness
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Budget management, capital budget planning, operational standards setting, staff hiring and performance evaluation, risk management, policy development, customer service analysis, sustainability efforts, program evaluation, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Knowledge of recreational facility design and maintenance, industry trends, professional association participation
Technologies
Computers and related software
Responsibilities
Set operational standards for recreational facilities and programs; hire, schedule, and evaluate staff performance; establish and manage departmental and FAC budgets; develop and implement policies and procedures; ensure safe and secure environments; analyze customer complaints and suggestions; evaluate department programs for improvement; support sustainability efforts; advise administrators on problems and monitor project status
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational oversight
