Director, Student Recreation Center (USU)

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION

The University Student Union, as the heart of campus, uplifts and empowers students to achieve educational, personal and professional goals by providing leadership development, meaningful employment, and innovative programs, services and facilities. We promote equity, inclusion and well-being, while encouraging social justice advocacy to help Matadors feel heard, respected and connected to CSUN. Our facilities include a University Student Union and a 138,000 square foot Student Recreation Center (SRC). The SRC is a facility for exercise and leisure activity that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor’s degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor’s degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university. The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general guidance from the University Student Union (USU) Executive Director and working as a member of the USU’s Executive Management Team, the Director, Student Recreation Center, is responsible for the administrative oversight and management of a comprehensive campus recreation program and Student Recreation Center.  Programs and areas include Administration, Facilities, Membership, Fitness, Oasis Wellness Center, Aquatics, Intramural Sports, Games Room, and a summer day camp.  The Director plays a vital role in aligning campus recreation initiatives with the strategic goals of the USU and University and is a key member of a campus-wide team responsible for coordinating a comprehensive recreation program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide leadership, vision and strategic planning of a continuously evolving Student Recreation Center that supports the University’s mission and USU mission and goals;
• Provide management, direction and support for the on-going operations of the Student Recreation Center units and programs including Administration, Facility Operations, Membership, Fitness and Wellness, Oasis Wellness Center, Aquatics, Intramural Sports, Games room and a summer day camp;
• Train, and directly supervise the work of three (3) full-time staff (Assistant Director, Aquatics, Day Camp, Games Room and Intramural Sports, Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness and Manager, Facility Operations, Membership Services & Administration) and the work of one (1) part-time student assistant employee; and indirectly supervise full-time staff employees, part-time temporary emergency casual employees and part-time student assistant employees; monitor performance; generate performance evaluations; and administer disciplinary action as needed;
• Serve as the primary USU liaison to Associated Students in relation to the operation of the Rock-Climbing Wall, Outdoor Adventures and Sport Clubs within the facility;
• Collaborate with other campus entities providing recreational services to the University including, Associated Students, the College of Health and Human Development, the Recreation and Tourism Management and Kinesiology Departments, the Klotz Student Health Center and University Counseling Services to provide a comprehensive campus-wide student recreation program;
• Develop, recommend and implement recreation and facility-related policies and procedures, using standards put forth by the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA), as appropriate;
• Serve as a member of the USU’s Executive Management Team, whose responsibilities include the development and review of administrative, fiscal, programmatic and operational policies, procedures, projects and strategic planning efforts;
• Develop, recommend, implement, and cont