• DIRECTOR OF RECREATION

    University of WashingtonSeattle, WA 98194

    Job #2810807200

  • Req #: 242004

    Department: RECREATION

    Appointing Department Web Address: ~~~/

    Job Location Detail: Primarily in-office, limited telework

    Posting Date: 12/20/2024

    Closing Info

    Open Until Filled

    Salary: $10,000 - $10,583 per month

    Shift: First Shift

    Although open until filled, priority application date is January 20, 2025.

    As a University of Washington (UW) employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

    UW Recreation has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Recreation to lead the team.

    As an integral part of Student Life, Recreation serves as the convener for a wide range of activities, programs, facilities, and partnerships that support the fitness, health, and well-being of the campus community.

    Recreation's Director will provide strategic leadership in support of campus community wellbeing. They will work in concert with Recreation's team of approximately 40 permanent and 400 student and temporary employees to create and implement a vision that is consistent with the University and Student Life's vision and values. Recreation works closely with campus and community partners such as UW Facilities, Housing and Food Services, Intercollegiate Athletics, Student Activities Office, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and many other programs.

    Programs within Recreation's purview include Climbing, Fitness & Wellness, UWild Outdoor Adventures, Gear Garage, Boat Rentals, Rec Clubs, Sports Skills Instruction, Intramurals, and Aquatics. These programs operate within Recreation's facilities which include the Intramural Activities Building (IMA), Waterfront Activities Center and docks, Golf Range, Sand Volleyball Courts, Chase Anderson Basketball Court, ASWU Shell House, Husky Climbing Rock, Denny Field, and several Sports Fields and Tennis Courts.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic leadership on behalf of Recreation in support of campus community wellbeing.

    • Direct new and existing Recreation staff members. Actively engage in direct reports' (two Associate Directors and one Assistant Director) success in their departmental role and professional development.

    • Supervise the employee life cycle (i.e., recruitment, employment, evaluation, and release) of permanent staff and student employees.

    • Manage and supervise the overall business and financial operation. Determine strategies to ensure the long-term stability of Recreation. This includes preparing and submitting annual budget requests to the Services and Activities Fee Committee (the University's student fee committee) in partnership with Student Life leadership.

    • Develop and implement facility and program fee structures that meet the goal of long-term stability of Recreation.

    • Design and implement comprehensive programs and opportunities that focus on campus community health, fitness, and well-being.

    • Design and implement maintenance, safety, and risk management prevention programs and activities for Recreation programs and facilities.

    • Develop and implement departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures. Assist with the interpretation and implementation of University and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

    • Plan and coordinate Recreation's capital projects in coordination with Student Life leadership, campus partners, and the UW Campus Master Plan.

    • Cultivate and sustain partnerships with University departments and community associations. Through these partnerships encourage and coordinate collaborative programs and activities with other community, University and Student Life departments.

    • Engage in regular and systematic assessment and evaluation of Recreation programs, services, and staff, and lead with data driven decisions.

    • Activate the UW's diversity blueprint, as it pertains to Recreation.

    • Serve on Student Life and University committees. Minimum Qualifications

    • A master's degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, recreation, sports management, or related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

    • Candidates will have six or more years of demonstrated success in and knowledge of a) the organization, function, and purpose of campus recreation programs, b) the development, delivery, and assessment of programs, facilities, and services, c) the fiscal responsibility of various revenue streams, including student funding, university funding, and self-generated revenue.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to communicate complex ideas and strategies in written and oral formats. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. We expect all materials submitted to be created without the assistance of any AI application, including Grammarly. An essential function of this position is the ability to communicate complex ideas and strategies in written formats, and we would like to review materials that represent your skills.

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.