Campus Recreation & Wellness Director

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking a Director of University Recreation to lead fitness, intramurals, club sports, and outdoor programs. You will oversee staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with campus offices to promote wellness and community across SCAD.

The role requires extensive experience in university recreation, certifications in fitness disciplines, and a track record of program leadership, safety stewardship, and cross-department partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in university recreation.
• Background in exercise science and healthy living.
• Experience managing multiple professional staff members.
• Experience directing at least one program (e.g., fitness, intramurals, club sports, or outdoor recreation).
• Proficient in one or both programs (i.e., outdoor and indoor recreation) or willingness to gain additional experience.
• One or more personal training certification through a highly recognized professional organization (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, and NASM).
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that promote physical fitness, wellness, inclusion, and community among students, faculty, and staff.
• Supervise an assistant director of fitness and wellness, an assistant director of fitness and buildings, and an assistant director of competitive sports.
• Support administrative needs for all intramural, extramural, and club sport programs.
• Order and maintain equipment at ClubSCAD and SCADfit.
• Oversee all outdoor recreation programs; lead assigned staff; implement and evaluate programs.
• Develop partnerships and regular collaborations with internal departments via fitness and wellness outreach programs; oversee the hiring, training, and evaluation of all student employees.
• Monitor yearly budgets for all programs and work with assistant directors to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for building security and safety issues; inspect and monitor buildings to enforce policies and procedures; implement the emergency action plan for weather, structural, and medical emergencies.
• Communicate regularly with professional staff and program participants.
• Represent the department with the office for student success and the greater university community.
• Contribute to key university and student affairs committees and other functions.

Skills

Leadership

Group fitness expertise

Personal training expertise

Staff supervision

Education

Exercise science background

Healthy living

Job description

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking a Director of University Recreation to lead fitness, intramurals, club sports, and outdoor programs. You will oversee staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with campus offices to promote wellness and community across SCAD.

The role requires extensive experience in university recreation, certifications in fitness disciplines, and a track record of program leadership, safety stewardship, and cross-department partnerships.