Director Recreation Services - 530375

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Director of Recreation Services to lead Membership, Marketing Services, and Student Development within University Recreation. You will supervise staff, oversee recreation management software, and guide alumni engagement to foster campus life.

Responsibilities include developing membership policies, planning long-range goals, and balancing programs with risk management while ensuring safe, welcoming spaces for students and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six years of recreation experience or Master's with four years of recreation experience.
• Experience in budget management and staff leadership.
• Experience with campus recreation programs, marketing, and student development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Membership, Marketing Services, and Student Development within University Recreation.
• Supervise and guide the development of membership services and software administration.
• Lead department marketing initiatives, student employee development, and alumni engagement.

Skills

Budget management

Administration

Customer service

Public relations

Event planning

Leadership

Personnel management

Recreation administration

Strong communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization:

820601 - UREC Administration

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; nights and weekends as needed

Job Summary:

The Director of Recreation Services provides leadership, direction, planning, and evaluation for Membership, Marketing Services, and Student Development within the Department of University Recreation. Supervises and guides the successful development and execution of University Recreation membership services and recreation management software administration, department marketing initiatives, student employee development activities, and alumni engagement. Leads all Services staff in providing clean, safe, and welcoming recreational spaces for the University students and community. Develops specific membership and participation policies. Evaluates personnel needs. Provides staff development. Plans and develops long and short-range organizational goals.

Additional Department Summary:

This position provides leadership, direction, planning, and evaluation for Membership, Marketing Services, Student Development and Administrative duties within the Department of University Recreation. The primary goal of this position is to complement the mission of the University by providing recreational services which foster engagement in campus life and maximize the student learning experience.
Supervises and guides the successful development and execution of University Recreation membership services and recreation management software administration, department marketing initiatives, student employee development activities, administration services and alumni engagement. This position develops specific membership and participation policies, evaluates student personnel needs, provides staff development, and plans and develops long and short-range organizational goals. Serves as a liaison between the University's administration and University Recreation student, faculty/staff, and community members at the direction of the Executive Director, and works to provide a respectful, supportive, and healthy environment for University Recreation members and guests.
Hires, trains, and evaluates 4 staff employees. Provides functional leadership and development for part-time student employees. Collaborates with staff to make decisions regarding policies, liability and risk management issues, schedules, activities, and staffing for all service areas.
Assesses, appraises and utilizes data to support facilities, programs, and services for all University Recreation participants. Serves as a member of the department’s senior leadership team and provides input to the department’s strategic direction and decision making. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Responsible for holding staff accountable for completion of required training.
Hours vary to include some nights and weekends for staff training and development, events and other activities. On call for emergencies for assigned areas.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of recreation experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of recreation experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:

Proficient in budget management, administration and organization, customer service, public relations, event planning and execution, leadership theory, personnel management, and/or recreation administration, preferably in a dynamic campus situation. Strong communication skills.

Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in recreational administration, sports administration, or higher education administration. Progressive experience to include recreation administration, supervision of exempt and non-exempt employees, student staff leadership and development, special event planning and management, public speaking, and administration of programs and budgets. Successful experience with fund raising, sponsorships, and external revenue generation.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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