Director Recreation and Wellness

Office/Department: Counseling Center. Hybrid/remote applicants must be based in approved states; see Work at Loyola for details.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all full-time administrators and staff of the department and part-time student employees, coaches, and instructors for fitness, outdoor, aquatics, intramurals, club sports, and all recreation facilities.
• Develop and manage the Department and Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC) budgets.
• Set operational standards for all recreational facilities and programs to ensure operational and financial effectiveness.
• Evaluate workload, priorities, and activity schedules to determine staffing requirements for events, programs, and the FAC.
• Hire, schedule, and evaluate administrator and staff performance, conducting performance appraisals and reviews on a regular schedule and as needed.
• Evaluate daily operational procedures and policies to ensure an efficient, safe, and secure environment for eligible FAC users.
• Analyze customer complaints, concerns, and suggestions; provide appropriate follow-through to ensure high-quality customer service.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the FAC, including eligibility for memberships, services, programs, scheduling, and staff/student employee policies.
• Coordinate regular and deferred maintenance of the FAC with Facilities.
• Establish hours of operation for the Fitness and Aquatic Center and ensure trained personnel staff all operating hours.
• Participate in professional associations and development activities to remain informed about new developments in the field.
• Establish and manage operational budgets for the Department of Recreational Sports and the Fitness and Aquatic Center.
• Identify budget needs to maintain industry standards and minimize risk of injury or illness; ensure annual revenue budget expectations are met.
• Identify capital budget needs through advance planning.
• Evaluate department risk management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with University expectations and industry standards.
• Support and implement sustainability efforts to maximize energy savings at the FAC.
• Develop department goals and objectives consistent with its mission and the mission of the Division of Student Development.
• Analyze and evaluate ongoing department programs to identify areas for improvement or adjustment.
• Provide advice and consultation to administrators regarding problems; monitor status reports for assigned projects.
• Establish internal objectives and implement procedures to meet goals; assist in setting department short- and long-term goals.
• Evaluate the impact of the Department’s programs on student recruitment and retention; recommend changes based on program effectiveness.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, including required training.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, programs, and strategies associated with administering a comprehensive program of recreational activities.
• Familiarity with current trends in campus recreation programming and meeting quality standards for services.
• Experience with recreational facility design, maintenance, successful management, and operations.
• Proficiency in budget management, capital budget planning, and equipment/supplies purchasing.
• Ability to administer performance management, make independent judgments, and possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work appropriately with other departments, executive leadership, and other University leaders.
• Ability to support the University’s goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education.

Benefits

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.