Director Recreational and Wellness

Position Title

Director Recreational and Wellness

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

Counseling Center

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type

Full time

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

Compensation Range

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

$74,560.00 - $93,200.00

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

12/01/2026

Position Duties

Oversee all full-time administrators and staff of the department and part-time student employees, coaches and instructors for the following programs: fitness, outdoor, aquatics, intramurals and club sports and all recreation facilities. Develop and manage the Department and Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC) budgets.Essential Functions

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 for the FAC. Hire, schedule and evaluate administrator and staff performance, conducting performance appraisals and reviews on a regular schedule and more often when needed. Evaluate daily operational procedures and policies to ensure an efficient, safe and secure environment for those who are eligible to utilize the FAC. Analyze customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provide appropriate follow through to ensure highest level quality customer service related to programs, services and facilities maintenance and cleaning. Develop and implement policy and procedures for the FAC including: eligibility for memberships, services, programs, scheduling and staff and student employee policies and procedures (club coaches, instructors, graduate assistants and student employees). Coordinate regular and deferred maintenance of the FAC with Facilities. Establish hours of operation for the Fitness and Aquatic Center. Ensure all operating hours of the FAC are staffed with trained personnel at all times. Participate in professional associations and development activities to remain informed regarding new development in the field. Establish and manage operational budgets for the Department of Recreational Sports and Fitness and Aquatic Center. Identify budget needs to maintain standards in the industry and to ensure shortfalls are forecasted and risk of injury or illness is minimized. Ensure all revenue budget expectations are met annually. Identify capital budget needs through advance planning. Stay abreast of department progress and challenges. Evaluate department risk management policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with procedures, University expectations and industry standards. Support and implement sustainability efforts to ensure maximum energy savings at the FAC. Develop department goals and objectives consistent with its mission and the mission of the Division of Student Development; initiate changes in order to develop new policies, procedures and/or methods based on interpretation of organization plans and forecasts. Analyze and evaluate ongoing department programs to identify areas where adjustments/improvements or cut backs are needed. Provide advice/consultation to administrators regarding problems; monitor status reports concerning projects assigned to others. Establish internal objectives and implements 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, and where appropriate, recommend change based on program effectiveness. Non essential: Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

Physical/Environmental Example

N/A

Additional Information

N/A

Education Required

Master's degree

Required