Director of Campus Recreation

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

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.
Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.
$15.5M renovation and expansion in progress for the Morris Recreation Center
Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.
Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.
Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.