NMSU Student Life is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director of University Recreation.

Ready to shape a transformative culture of wellness and student engagement? In this role, you'll lead and innovate across fitness, aquatics, outdoor leadership, intramurals, and more—creating an inclusive, impactful program that aligns with NMSU’s strategic goals. Join us and make a difference! Apply at https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/dir-univ-recreation-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program & Facility Oversight: Direct the administration, operations, and development of recreation programs, including Fitness & Wellness, Aquatics, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Leadership, Sport Clubs, Membership, and Facility Operations.
• Staff Supervision & Development: Recruit, train, and manage full-time staff, part-time employees, and student assistants, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Campus Collaboration & Partnerships: Partner with campus departments, student organizations, and external stakeholders to create a comprehensive recreation and wellness program.
• Policy & Risk Management: Develop and implement policies that align with national standards, ensure safety, manage liability, and oversee incident reporting and risk assessment.
• Promotion of Inclusivity: Integrate and assess industry standards within University Recreation to promote accessibility and inclusivity for all students.
• Financial & Budget Oversight: Manage departmental budgets, conduct financial reviews, and oversee fiscal planning for facility maintenance, equipment, and programming needs.
• Marketing & Outreach: Collaborate with Student Success Marketing to create promotional campaigns and engage students in recreational activities.
• Program Assessment & Impact Analysis: Evaluate program effectiveness through benchmarking, surveys, and research on the impact of recreation on student success.
• University & Professional Engagement: Represent NMSU in professional organizations like NIRSA, coordinate agreements with campus and external partners, and serve on university leadership committees.

Required Education:  Bachelor's degree in a related field

Required Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position

Required Certification/License: Current First Aid & CPR certification by hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in higher education administration, recreational sports management, sport management, student affairs administration, or related field of study.
• License(s):
  National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) certification.
  Climbing Wall Instructor certification.
  Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional (RCRSP), Certified Recreational Sports Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Park and Recreational Professional (CPRP) designations
• Familiarity with campus recreation management software systems and technological tools specific to recreational programs.

About New Mexico State University

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education. NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

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