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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8739

Working TitleDIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY RECREATION

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentUniversity Recreation

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Administrates and operates the wellness, recreation, and fitness components of the University Recreation Department. Responsible for providing top-level administrative skills in the daily planning, development, and operation of a comprehensive wellness and recreational sports’ program.

Description of Duties

• Supervises, leads, and manages the wellness and recreational sports department staff and the day to day operational activities of .its associated facilities.

• Directs all financial operations including but not limited to revenue generation, purchases, and vendor expenses.

• Manages facility utilization priority with regard to recreation, camps, rental, and special events.

• Supervises facility maintenance, cleanliness, functionality, and safety.

• Develops and supervises budget preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation.

• Implements and oversees intramurals, club sports, group fitness, rock wall, outdoor adventure activities and aquatics programs.

• Establishes long and short term goals as well as conducts strategic planning.

• Develops, implements, and executes departmental policies and procedures.

• Directs compliance with University policies and regulations.

• Represents the department in official functions, meetings, conferences, and committees.

• Develops and cultivates relationships with departments, agencies, and other organizations.

• Performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Health Education, or closely related field from an Accredited University.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of experience in the operation and management of a recreational facility, including knowledge in marketing, managing exercise programs, overseeing pool operations, outdoor adventure activities, intramurals and club sports.

Preferred Experience

Experience with fitness equipment as well as exercise and fitness methods and trends.

Experience with facility maintenance and maintenance methods.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment.

Other

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and administrators. Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects on a long-term basis. Ability to develop and articulate potential projects and future needs of the program and demonstrate and justify growth and assemble the appropriate group to develop resources for major renovation of construction projects.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date01/13/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49926

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document