Executive Director of Campus Recreation

Job description

Overview

The Executive Director of Campus Recreation leads a comprehensive recreation and wellness program designed to meet the student development needs of a diverse campus community of over 17,000 students.

The Executive Director's portfolio includes oversight of various recreational facilities and the following recreation and wellness programs: fitness, intramural sports, aquatics, informal recreation, esports, climbing wall, club sports, nutrition services, summer youth programs, outdoor programs and equipment rental, and special events.

The Executive Director of Campus Recreation partners with the university's colleges, student affairs departments, regional campuses, and external organizations to enhance the student experience and support student success by ensuring that all USU students are aware of the recreation and wellness resources provided by the department and the university.

The Executive Director of Campus Recreation reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

This position classification trains, guides, and directs subordinate employees, hourly/student employees, volunteers, and graduate students.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1.

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

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Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

This position requires considerable physical activity, including strenuous walking, standing and climbing.

Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects.

Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting.

Employees work outside and are not protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

College/Department Highlights

Campus Recreation is a proud part of Utah State University's Division of Student Affairs.

Our team is comprised of professional staff & student leaders with a wide range of professional competencies and representing the areas of: Facility Operations, Nutrition, Fitness, Club & Competitive Sports, Youth Camps, Aquatics, Esports, Outdoor Gear Rentals, Outdoor Trips, Marketing, and a myriad of Health & Safety offerings.

We regard our individual team members as experts in their areas and consistently seek to magnify the student experience on our campus by supporting and bolstering each other's operations and events.

We value collaborative relationships, and our leadership team champions cross-departmental initiatives and involvement in professional organizations and university committees.

We work hard and value work-life balance.

Change here runs on collaboration and an open-door policy.

We appreciate our opportunities to counsel and learn from one another.

We pride ourselves on student advocacy and providing leadership opportunities for our employee base of over 200+ student employees.

We strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment for all of our users, and to be responsive to shifting industry trends and wellness needs in our region and on USU's Campus.

We know our work is vital to the holistic wellness of the USU Students, Staff, and community members we engage with.

We love our work and unique social and environmental climate here in the beautiful Cache Valley.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university.

As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities.

USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county.

USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries.

For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.

’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported.

We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.

We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.

Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023.

about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or 

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Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695|

Required Skill Profession

Other Management Occupations