Director of Campus Recreation

Department

Student Engagement and Wellness

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Our student population consists of nearly 60% first-generation students and over 55% students of ethnic/racial minority backgrounds.

We create an equitable learning and working environment with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty and staff and recognize that to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging where all community members feel valued to achieve personal and professional success.

Position Summary

The Director of Campus Recreation at Metropolitan State University of Denver is responsible for the development and administrative oversight of the department while providing leadership and direction in support of its mission, vision and goals. The primary responsibility is to ensure efficient and effective operations of inclusive Campus Recreation facilities, programs, and services that support and enhance the personal and professional development of students in their curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular experience.
 

The Director must demonstrate excellent team-oriented leadership; commitment to collaboration; financial and administrative management skills; cultural competence and sensitivity; ability to work well with and engage diverse groups to meet the equitable needs of all community members; and experience and ability to inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively with professional and student staff, Student Affairs colleagues, other campus partners, and MSU Denver students. The Director participates in long-range planning that contributes to student development and assumes other responsibilities as directed by the Assistant Vice President for Health & Well-being.

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Responsibilities

Supervision of Departmental Areas & Staff - 30%

• Administer all professional staff recruitment, hiring, retention efforts, supervision, evaluations and termination decisions.
• Oversee professional development activities.
• Identify and obtain appropriate software to maintain records of memberships, sales, facility use and program attendance.
• Analyze member data and activity for engagement benchmarking and tren.
• Supervise and collaborate with professional staff to ensure implementation of inclusive on-campus, remote and virtual Campus Recreation programs, events and services.
• Fitness: group fitness, personal training, adaptive fitness (providing access to recreation and fitness programs to individuals with disabilities), fitness education, CPR/AED/First-Aid certification
• Outdoor Pursuits: Outdoor Pursuits Center management, outdoor adventures, CityScapes, climbing wall management and programs, Adventure Leadership Program (ALP), Pathfinder, equipment rentals, van management
• Sports: club sports, intramural leagues, open recreation, equipment loans, racquetball and squash court management, development of esports
• Facility Operations: scheduling, training, preventative maintenance, risk management, equipment/supply analysis, capital improvements, major equipment purchases
• Marketing and Outreach: departmental marketing, engagement and communications; develop and lead strategy of web and social media presences; connection and collaboration with internal and external partners to promote and advance our mission

Student Development - 20%

• Work closely