Director, University Recreation
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Job Description
- 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.