Associate Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness for Recreation Programs & Facilities

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Posted: 09-Jan-24

Location: Elon, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

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Allied Health

Internal Number: 4914447

Associate Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness for Recreation Programs & Facilities
Location: Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244
Title: Associate Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness for Recreation Programs & Facilities
Position Type: Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week: M-F
Hours Per Week: 40
VP Area: Student Life
Department: Campus Recreation and Wellness
Position Summary
Campus Recreation & Wellness provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The associate director is an essential member of the Campus Recreation & Wellness professional team and provides leadership to four professional staff members, oversees daily operations of four indoor facilities, coordinates student employee development initiatives, and assists the director in department administration and strategic planning.
Benefits of Working at Elon
As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for employees.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in higher education, student personnel, recreation, sport management, or related field with at least 3 -5 years of progressive post-master's experience in a recreation facility and/or program management, preferably in higher education
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
- CPR, First Aid, and AED instructor certification (must obtain within first six months)
- Certified Pool Operator license (must obtain within first six months)
Job Duties

• Facility Management
  • Manage the daily operations and scheduling of the Koury Center, Phoenix Activities & Recreation Center, South Campus Gym, Station at Mill Point Fitness Center, driving range, and outdoor recreation fields
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate approximately 75 student facility operations staff members
  • Manage the purchasing, maintenance, and replacement of all fitness equipment
  • Develop and ensure the enforcement of facility usage, safety, and security policies
  • Serve as the point person for all indoor facility maintenance
  • Represent Campus Recreation & Wellness at weekly Event Resource Group meetings
  • Represent Campus Recreation & Wellness on the Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Committee
  • Assist the director in the management of recreation facility construction and renovation projects
• Recreation Professional Staff Leadership and Supervision
  • Provide leadership to the recreation team, which includes the development of annual goals and priorities, facilitating team meetings, and general support of staff and programs
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate four professional staff members overseeing experiential learning and outdoor adventure programs, fitness and aquatics programs, sport programs, and athletic training services
• Student Employee Development Coordination
  • Oversee department student employee hiring, which includes advising the student hiring committee
  • Maintain and regularly update the student employee handbook
  • Manage student employee evaluation processes, which includes the Elon GROW program
  • Chair the department Student Development Committee, which includes awards, recognition, full staff developmental initiatives, and allocation of student professional development funds
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision-making
  • Provide departmental leadership in the absence of the director
  • Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocation, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation
  • Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on-call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow-up support for student concerns
  • Serve on university, divisional, and departmental committees, task forces, and search committees
  • Other related duties as assigned by the director

To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/597ee3bb-08e5-43e1-84b4-d96e777c5af2 .
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Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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