Director - Campus Recreation Job at Eastern Washington University
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Director - Campus Recreation
Posting Number
2023027EP
Position Information
Classification Title
Director-Campus Recreation
Working Title
Director - Campus Recreation
Classification Code
1357
RCW Exemption Criteria
17 - Managerial
EWU Position Number
E99797
CUPA Code
FLSA
Exempt - Executive
Bargaining Unit
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
AE - 112
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $70,742 (minimum) up to $80,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
05/01/2023
Term of Appointment
12
Location
Cheney
County
Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check
Yes - Both
Responsible HR User
Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address
sgodin@ewu.edu
Posting Text
Job Summary
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position:
Director – Campus Recreation (
DRP
)
The Director of Recreation Programs (DRP) provides leadership and direction for all recreation programs offered at EWU, including Intramural Sports, Club Sports Federation, and EPIC Adventures. As a leader within Student Affairs, the DRP leverages recreation programs and services to improve the overall wellness among the campus community. The DRP has significant responsibilities to work collaboratively with stakeholders who impact the delivery of recreation programs, including , Facilities Staff in the EWU Recreation Center (URC)/Sports and Recreation Center (SRC) The DRP works closely with campus partners, such as ASEWU, Housing and Residential Life, Academic Affairs, and Orientation and Family Programs to increase program participation.
The Director of Recreation Programs (DRP) provides leadership and direction for all recreation programs offered at EWU, including Intramural Sports, Club Sports Federation, and EPIC Adventures. As a leader within Student Affairs, the DRP leverages recreation programs and services to improve the overall wellness among the campus community. The DRP has significant responsibilities to work collaboratively with stakeholders who impact the delivery of recreation programs, including , Facilities Staff in the EWU Recreation Center (URC)/Sports and Recreation Center (SRC) The DRP works closely with campus partners, such as ASEWU, Housing and Residential Life, Academic Affairs, and Orientation and Family Programs to increase program participation.
The DRP plays a leading role in defining recreation programming goals and objectives, focused on improving student engagement, retention, and success. The DRP manages the development, execution, and evaluation of programs, manages annual program budgets, and designs/implements comprehensive risk management plans. The DRP drives internal and external communication and brand-management, and guides program staff with equipment purchases and life-cycle management. The DRP performs supervision, evaluation, and offers timely feedback to program staff.
The DRP reports to the Associate Vice President for Campus Life.
The
DRP
Supervises:
- Coordinator for EPIC Adventures(EWU’s Outdoor Program)
- Coordinator of Intramurals Sports
- Coordinator of Club Sports Federation
- Student staff within Recreation Programs Customer Service Desk and Rental Shop
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check
prior to beginning employment.
COVID
-19/
MMR
Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at
sgodin@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the
Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation/Sports Administration, Student Affairs, or related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of direct professional experience in recreational programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk management as it relates to recreation programs.
- Strong operational management skills (including budgeting and financial management).
- High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and event planning skills.
- Possess current 1st Aid/CPR certification or the ability to acquire these within 60 days of beginning the position.
- Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Recreation/Sports Administration, Student Affairs, or related field.
- Five (5) years of direct professional experience in recreational programming.
- 3 years of experience with staff supervision, including professionals and students.
- Experience managing an outdoor recreation rental operation.
- Certifications in rock climbing, white water rafting and wilderness first aid.
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Posting Date
03/03/2023
Open Until Further Notice
No
Closing Date
04/07/2023
Screening to Begin
04/10/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting
before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
- Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted
Application
Job Duties
% of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
Operations, Resource Management, & Planning:
- Lead and develop strategic and operational business plans for all three Recreation Programs.
- Oversee the EPIC Rental shop operations and Customer Service Desk of the Recreation Programs Suite.
- Serve as the liaison between Event Planning, URC Staff, and SRC staff.
- Assist in departmental planning for scheduling, budgeting, hiring and training of staff and facility coordination for all recreation programs.
- Develop departmental goals and implement strategies to attain those goals.
- Develop comprehensive campus recreation policies and a procedures handbook that will encompass all aspects of the various programs.
- Develop a comprehensive risk management plan for EWU Recreation Programs, in collaboration with EWU’s risk management team, AVP for Campus Life, university policies and other necessary parties.
- Conduct regular assessment of the recreation programs with a strong emphasis on its impact on building community, student recruitment and retention and student success outside the classroom.
- Oversee the marketing of the EWU Recreation Programs, including participation in University informational and recruitment events, student orientations, EWU Open House, New Faculty Services Fair, etc.
- Oversee diversity initiatives to promote participation by all student constituencies, and review marketing and outreach efforts to ensure efforts are inclusive.
- Serve as a member and/or participate on the ASEWU Recreation Center governing board and the EWU Risk Management Committee.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
15
Responsibility / Duty
Budget Management:
- Develop annual budgets for assigned areas in collaboration with professional staff in Student Life Accounting while monitoring all programs budget status.
- Create collaborative programming options that will help to maximize budgets within the unit.
- Develop funding options that will assist professional staff members to attend conferences, seminars and professional development opportunities.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
35
Responsibility / Duty
Supervision of Staff:
- Oversee recruitment process in assigned areas; make recommendation to hire, or confirm recommendations to hire made by subordinate staff.
- Develop/revise/review job descriptions and performance expectations for assigned staff; oversee training of staff; conduct performance evaluations.
- Create, review and approve staff schedules, requests for time off, and timesheets.
- Supervise staff, ensuring compliance with departmental and university policies and procedures; provide coaching and counseling, and/or recommend disciplinary action when warranted.
- Enforce (ensure) departmental staff adhere to all procedures designed to manage risk and promote safety among program staff and participants.
- Create an on-boarding and on-going training program for all staff within recreation programs.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
10
Responsibility / Duty
Community/University Relations:
- Maintain a role in the strategic planning process for Student Affairs, especially as it relates to the integration of a comprehensive and diverse recreation program.
- Participates in the University governance process when directed; serves on committees and task forces as appropriate.
- Represents the AVP for Campus Life at meetings and/or events when directed.
- Work collaboratively with other units across campus.
- Oversee the marketing of the EWU Recreation Programs, including any related websites, social media, or online platforms used by the three recreation programs.
- Represent the unit at student recruitment and orientation events.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
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