Title: Associate Director of Campus Recreation

VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW

Department: Campus Recreation

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $43,888 - $60,351 (A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Director of Campus Recreation. The Associate Director is responsible for the general oversight and management of daily operations for Campus Recreation. This position will provide leadership and direction for all recreational facilities, including building safety, event management, and facility scheduling. The Associate Director oversees Club Sports, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Recreation, and the Aquatics program.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience in training and supervising to accomplish quality operations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to creatively program with limited resources.
  
• Ability to work with a diverse student and professional population.

Required Experience:

• Progressive experience in the administration of campus recreation programs and facility operations.
  
• Experience with program evaluation and risk management.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licensure:

• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs:

• Knowledge and understanding of tournament scheduling principles.
  
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with outdoor recreation.
  
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with club sport management.
  
• Knowledge and experience with pool operations (CPO).
  
• Knowledge of Fusion and IMLeagues.
  

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education or related field.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of professional Campus Recreation experience.
  
• Nationally recognized certifications related to group fitness, personal training, officiating, etc.
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.