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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Director of Recreation and Wellness Programs

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$58K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

McNeese State University is seeking a Director of Recreation and Wellness Programs to provide leadership and oversight for the department. The role involves managing a team, developing wellness programs, and ensuring a holistic recreational experience for students, faculty, and staff.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a department consisting of full-time professional employees, graduate assistants, and student workers

Provide administrative leadership for all aspects of recreation and wellness programs, including but not limited to budgetary processes including development and management of an annual budget as well as development of financially viable programs

Employ, train and supervise a diverse staff of professionals and student workers

Conduct staff team building and professional development activities

Directly supervise support staff responsible for oversight of facility management and recreation programs including intramurals and e-sports

Lead the department’s efforts to promote student development and satisfaction through evaluation of programs and services

Establish and manage a semester schedule of wellness programs for students, faculty, and staff including physical activities, exercise classes, seminars, and expo-style events

Develop a schedule of wellness programs for students, faculty, and staff with a frequency and capacity that is adequate for the campus community

Serve as a liaison between the University and community wellness partners

Develop and coordinate marketing/promotion of the recreation complex and wellness programs

Recruit and develop professional and student staff including development of job descriptions and performance evaluations ensuring compliance with university and legal requirements

Represent the recreation complex with internal and external audiences including admissions, alumni, campus police, and local media as needed

Internal evaluation and modification of the Recreation Complex policies and procedures

Partner with facilities and custodial services to provide a safe and clean facility

Gather and review student participation and satisfaction using reports, surveys, and external audits

Lead the complex’s efforts to promote student development and satisfaction through evaluation of programs and services

Develop, monitor and implement best practices in student development and effective quality control standards for the selection of exercise equipment, technology platforms, educational and student services, student achievement and satisfaction and professional development for the complex’s professional and student staff

Engage in evaluation and assessment practices to ensure quality outcomes and accountability

Develop and conduct surveys to assess member satisfaction with the facility and its services

Coordinate and communicate frequent updates to the website and social media

Facilitate social media programming, services and facility updates are communicated

Oversee scheduling and reservations for all rec complex venues

Coordinate travel arrangements for students competing in intramural sports beyond the campus level

Generate financial and participation reports as needed or requested

Build relationships with external constituents to generate more usage of the facility for camps and other special events to increase supplemental revenue

Communicate and network with counterpart professionals at peer institutions to remain abreast of best practices and recent trends for better operation of the department

Participate in both local and non-local professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge relative to the position

Serve as a member of university committees, steering groups, and advisory councils as assigned

Maintain 24/7 urgent response capability, particular during academic semesters

Provide support and partnership to other areas within the Division of Student Affairs

Perform other job-related duties as required and assigned by the direct or next-level supervision

Qualification

Management experienceBudget managementProgram coordinationCommunication skillsFacility managementStudent developmentPolicy developmentSupervision experienceData analysisSocial media managementTeam buildingCommunity engagementEvent planningLegal complianceMicrosoft Office 365Creative problem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

At least three years of professional experience in management, recreational sports, physical wellness, facility management, student development, student life or similar role

Supervision experience of persons 21 years of age or older

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Previous experience coordinating programs and activities for small and large groups

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends with prior notice

Experience working in eclectic settings

Understanding of using computer software needed to complete job duties such as the Microsoft Office 365, Banner (or other) student information system and a campus portal platform

Significant budget management experience

Evidence of an energetic, student-centered approach to completion of work duties and program development

Preferred

Master's Degree or greater from an accredited institution in health and human performance, recreation, physical wellness, physical education, student services, higher education or closely related field

Seven years or more of related experience

Membership experience in organization or association relative to higher education, recreational sports, or physical wellness

Experience in allocating and managing budgets

Experience in policy development, enforcement, and compliance monitoring in an educational setting

Familiarity with relevant legal issues at the local, state, and federal level

Ability to solve problems and develop creative solutions when barriers are present

Experience formulating assessment and generating data/action reports based on findings