Director of Campus Recreation

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States The California State University Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Campus Recreation is a key leadership position responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the Campus Recreation department. This role requires a strong understanding of recreation and wellness programming, risk management, and student development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement long-range vision, short and long-term strategic planning and goals for the department.
  • Contribute to the university's mission of creating and maintaining an environment of access, learning, success, and graduation.
  • Establish and continually assess standards and structure for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in meeting student and institutional needs and goals.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support and enhance delivery of programs and services to students.
  • Oversee development and administration of Campus Recreation programs and services supporting recreation, wellness, fitness, and community building.
  • Deliver high-quality programs and services for the campus community with goals of enhancing student success.
  • Ensure periodic assessment is performed to ensure effectiveness of programs and services.
  • Respond to CSU and University policies and procedures concerning collegiate recreation services.
  • Recruit, hire, and develop staff within a supportive work environment directed strategically towards common goals.
  • Ensure position descriptions are accurate and up to date.
  • Oversee the unit's budget and short- and long-term financial planning.
  • Ensure facilities are in compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Oversee the development, growth, and successful upkeep of departmental facilities and operations.
Requirements
  • An earned Doctorate in a relevant discipline, such as recreation, kinesiology, sports management, higher education administration, student affairs or a related field.
  • Familiarity working in a collective bargaining environment.
  • Demonstrated record of effectively managing complex budget portfolios, including revenue-generating enterprises.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate the role student life plays in recruitment, student success, retention, and graduation, and a commitment to college student development and student leadership.
  • Knowledge of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and demonstrated commitment to sustainable business operations.
  • Prior experience managing collegiate recreation and wellness programming.
  • Direct personnel management experience (hiring, training, and evaluating) of full-time/career staff.
  • Professional membership and involvement with the NIRSA.
  • Certification in American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's Degree in recreation, kinesiology, sports management, higher education administration, student affairs or a related field and at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in student affairs and/or student life, preferably in collegiate recreation.
  • Possession of a working knowledge of National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Strategic Values and Core Competencies and application within the collegiate recreation setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of recreation and wellness programming and risk management in a college setting with a commitment to student development.
  • Demonstrated record of successfully planning, leading, implementing, supervising, and evaluating programs, projects, or initiatives in accordance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and policies and utilization of effective change management.
  • Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of the department.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally diverse and ethnically rich environment.
  • Proven ability in the effective supervision, management, and evaluation of personnel, including the ability to inspire, influence and lead others towards achieving and maintaining high rates of participant and employee satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated success in supervising staff, and managing facilities and equipment, and evidence of successful financial and budget management skills.
  • Strong commitment to the responsible stewardship of student funds.
What We Offer

The California State University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k), healthcare savings account, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, and state holidays.

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.



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