Job Details

Director of Campus Recreation

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: Vice President of Student Success/Dean of Students

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

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.

Duties & 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.

General Department Requirements:

• 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.
• This job description shall include but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties.
• May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Ten (10) years of related, progressive experience in campus recreation, including a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

Preferred Education / Skills/ Experience:

Master's degree in a related field such as Recreation, Kinesiology, or Sports Management.

Supervision of Others:

Directly supervises 2 Associate Directors and 1 GA of Data Analytics, and indirectly supervises 8 full-time staff, 2 GA's, and 120 student employees.

Work Environment:

• Office environment/recreation center environment
• Non-smoking environment
• Low to moderate noise
• Local, regional, and national travel as applicable
• Evening or weekend work as required

Physical Demands:

• Sitting at desk or table for at least 50% of the workday
• Stopping or moving for at least 50% of the workday
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (while operating computer equipment)

Why Work At East Texas A&M University?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• 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.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• 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.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• $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.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.