Job Title

Director, Campus Recreation

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Engagement and Success

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Provides overall direction for a major service organization on campus. Directly responsible for the administration, supervision, and success of all Campus Recreation programs, including Intramural Sports, Sports Clubs, Summer Camps, Fitness/Wellness, Outdoor Pursuits, informal Recreation play, facilities, and special events for Campus Recreation Members, Tarleton, Stephenville, and surrounding communities.

The position is based on the Stephenville campus, must be able to work remotely at the request of the University. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate; which may include afterhours and/or weekends

Responsibilities:

40% Leadership and Management:

The Director of Campus Recreation is responsible for administrative oversight of Campus Recreation and provides leadership and direction in support of the department's mission, vision, and goals. Develops and leads an efficient department by supervising administrative, graduate, and undergraduate student staff, Trains Associate/Assistant Directors, and Coordinators to provide quality support and customer service.

25% Budget and Facility Management:

Manages a multi-million-dollar annual budget, capital improvements, strategic planning and maintenance and facility operations. This includes a wide variety of recreational, aquatics, fitness, outdoor, and educational activities. Directs implementation efforts for short and long-term facility renovation and improvements, and modernization program for optimum utilization of facilities. Works with Campus Operations and the maintenance and housekeeping contractor to coordinate management of all properties.

15% Strategic Planning and Policy Management:

Develops and implements short and long-term plans consistent with strategic planning to ensure mission effectiveness. Provides creative and innovative leadership and direction to staff in assessment, program development, marketing of services to enhance student satisfaction, and income generation.

15% Collaboration and Service:

Oversees and facilitates collaboration within Campus Recreation. Creates and maintains an environment of high-level customer service for all groups and individuals utilizing the facilities. Provides assistance to students with problem solving, mentoring, and organization team advising. Works collaboratively with the university and local communities to advance partnerships. Collaborates with campus departments to create a community that fosters the opportunity for students to expand their involvement in social, recreational, and fitness activities. Investigates and explores collaboration with the City of Stephenville on the matter of entering into Memoranda of Understandings/MOU regarding shared use of field spaces off campus and within the City of Stephenville.

5% Other:

Performs other duties as assigned; Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Documents and reports to the University Police any crime information they believe is provided to you in good faith: participate in Clery Act Training for CSAs; become familiar with the Campus Security Authority Reference Manual on the University Police Department website.

Education and Experience:

-Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Ten years of related experience.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

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  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .