The Director of Campus Recreation provides and oversight of all aspects of the management of the Department of Recreational Services, a university enterprise devoted to the provision of recreational programs and services for students, staff, and faculty of the University. This position will also be an active collaborator with peers at other universities across the UT System for alignment of policies and procedures, attend fitness and professional conferences and other events, with the community through programs to improve health and recreation, and with outside vendors for assistance with events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise daily operations of Campus Recreation, Fitness Center SAC, and Doc’s Field.
2. Review, develop, and implement operating procedures pertaining to risk management related to Campus Recreation, Fitness Center SAC, and Doc’s Field. 
3. Develop guidelines for use of the facilities.
4. Maintains student confidentiality following all HIPAA and FERPA laws.
5. Prepare and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual departmental budget.
6. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all Fitness Center equipment and amenities.
7. Professional Development (Local and National) with the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA).  
8. Manages operations and maintenance of Innosoft Fusion software which manages fitness center memberships, access/security, equipment rentals, program enrollment, business transactions, online purchases, etc.
9. Collaborate with other University departments for programs and events for incoming students during new student orientation.
10. Develops and offer students, faculty and staff opportunities to become healthier with health-related classes, programs and activities.
11. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management or related field.       

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years experience organizing, planning, and implementing a recreation, fitness, wellness and special events in a college or university setting.  Three (3) years’ experience in membership/facility management software and operations.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Knowledge of programming for student, faculty, staff, facility use, activities, sports and fitness.
•  Knowledge of the management and operation of recreation facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of campus recreation software programs.
• Ability to design and market fitness center and campus recreation programs.
• Ability to research fitness equipment and materials and website knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and ability to oversee multiple budgets.
• Knowledge and the skills of CPR/First Aid training.
• Ability to participate in continuing education programming is important.
• Ability to work with students and has an understanding of the difficult task that each student faces and is willing to give the extra effort to get the job done with a positive attitude.
• Interpersonal communications skills and human relations skills, a high degree of personal and professional integrity and respect for privacy and confidentiality are required.