Director, University Recreation

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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General Information


Position Number 012639
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Director, University Recreation
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Student Affairs
Department Health & Well Being (Adm)
Work Location UREC Building
Salary Range $90,000 - $102,399
Primary Purpose of Department
The Department of University Recreation (UREC) is a vital component within the Division of Student Affairs and the umbrella organization of Health & Wellbeing. UREC is responsible for the promotion, organization, administration, and assessment of structure, self-directed, leadership development programs, services, and facilities to enhance positive recreation, physical, and wellness lifestyle for the university community. Primary responsibility of the Director is to provide participation opportunities for a variety of recreational activities, physical fitness programs, and facilities that satisfy the diverse needs of students, faculty/staff and others including sponsored guests, alumni, and community participants. The Director should manage external relationships including department facilities and programs. The Director should manage budget responsibilities that keep that department fiscally sustainable to achieve their defined mission. UREC is committed to promoting the ongoing development of lifetime wellness habits associated with the wellness dimensions: physical, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. A primary objective of the department is to seek to provide a framework for educational opportunities through participation and student employment, including development and leadership opportunities, in recreational programs.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Director is responsible for providing leadership in planning, implementation, supervision, management, and assessment of a multi-faceted campus recreation program that includes Aquatics, Fitness Programs, Intramural Sports, Open Recreation Program, Special Events, Outreach, Sport Clubs, and operation of multiple indoor and outdoor facilities (UREC Building, Hayes Field complex, C.O.R.E., Northeast Field Complex, Fields 11 & 12, & Belk Gym). The Director will be accountable for contributing to a positive, friendly work environment that encourages, enhances, and demonstrates collaboration, teamwork, professionalism, and equity among the staff, students, and patrons daily. Specific responsibilities include personnel-related matters (hiring, supervision, evaluation, etc.) for 4 staff members, indirectly overseeing 30 full-time staff members; directing, planning and implementing policy, programs, services and marketing strategies. Direct efforts related to budgeting, assessment, and evaluation of the programs, facilities, and personnel. The position is also responsible for the directing, planning and maintaining of facilities and related operational matters that support programming efforts.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic initiatives for programs, facilities and operations that align with developed (& updated) annual and long-range goals.
  • Formulate and implement programs, policies and priorities consistent with departmental and Health & Wellbeing Unit (HWB) missions.
  • Seek and develop initiatives that involve collaborative efforts with appropriate campus units in serving the University community related to recreation and wellness.
  • Develop safety standards and risk management plans congruent with campus recreation national best practices and other notable campus recreation programs.
  • Maintain knowledge and skills related to best practices specific to recreational programs, facilities and services.
  • Keep abreast of facility and program usage and advocate for structured recreational programming, open recreation space and additional facilities through continual data assessment.
  • Management of all indoor and outdoor facilities to include maintenance, upkeep, usage, utilities, and equipment.
  • Oversee all recruitment, hiring, terminating, training, supervising and performance management of employees; directly supervises 4 staff members; indirectly oversee 30 full-time staff members and up to 300 part-time student employees.
  • Plan and advocate for future professional positions to assist with the administering of programs, facilities and services to the University community based on need.
  • Oversee and support all staff development programs and activities for full-time and part-time staff. This includes professional involvement, certification/accreditation programs, student staff training (year-round), and departmental initiatives aimed at developing a cohesive, collaborative team orientated environment.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings and organize staff retreats and trainings to improve programs, facilities and maintain safety standards.
  • Develop, manage, and allocate $4 million annual operating budget.
  • Oversee all purchasing and inventory control, including but not limited to sport, facility and program specific equipment, vehicles, computers, supplies, etc.
  • Responsible for static initiative development, assessment, and data collection.
  • Maintain appropriate human resources, financial, programmatic, business management, and other records as required. These include but are not limited to hiring packages, evaluations, time/leave sheets, purchasing, inventory, accidents/incidents, activities (annual and monthly), financial records, etc.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, assigned committees, in-service education sessions and other divisional meetings. Participate in other Division of Student Affairs initiatives/programs as required.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Master’s degree in Recreation, Business, Higher Ed, Student Personnel or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years sitting as Executive Director or Director for a university recreation department.
  • Proven leadership experience and skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Budget development/management experience with a demonstrated track record of fiscal accountability and responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience in all aspects of personnel management, staff development, and conflict resolution.
  • Supervisory experience (administrative, professional, and student staff) in a multi-level organization.
  • Ability to design, implement, and analyze assessment efforts.
  • Demonstrated experience with external relations, large-scale special events.
  • Demonstrated experience with capital project development and management.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • 10+ years experience working in a culturally diverse setting.
  • Advanced skills in operating MAC/PC related database, spreadsheet, word processing applications, and HTML (Web) programming.
  • Ability to obtain certifications related to position responsibilities.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
A sign-on bonus of $5,000 has been approved for this recruitment to use at the discretion of the department.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
Please upload reference information including ​names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ​two​ current/previous supervisors.

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Posting Open Date 01/30/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Hire Date 06/01/2024
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