Director, University Recreation

UNC Charlotte

Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Job Description

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.

  • 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.
UNC Charlotte
Director, University Recreation - 122678