Assistant Director of Campus Recreation
Assistant Director of Campus Recreation
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Position Summary:
Job Description:
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for full-time position of the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation-Recreational Sports (ADCR-RS). The position reports to the Director of Campus Recreation.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Recreational Sports (ADCR-RS) exists to provide leadership for the Club Sports Department and Intramural Sports Program at Western Colorado University and to plan and execute associated programing. Through recreational sports these areas promote and increase student health and wellness and this position trains and mentors students to create manage and host programs and events. This position leads and attends Club Sports and Intramural Sports events as necessary - often occurring at night and on weekends.
This position supervises a group of student workers who help to manage the Club Teams and Intramural Teams. Additionally this role requires travel arrangement duties risk management planning as well as purchasing expensing and budgeting for both the Club and Intramural programs. This role also works to facilitate fundraising events in conjunction with student workers.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Recreation Sports Management Student Affairs or a closely related field with emphasis in recreation sports coordination and student engagement or development. Three (3) years of experience in budget management and personnel supervision within a recreational or educational setting. Basic first aid and CPR/AED or the ability to obtain one (1) month after hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Leadership Organizational Development Higher Education Administration or a closely related field with a focus on strategic planning and student development. Prior experience designing marketing and implementing recreational programming. Prior experience supervising a versatile and multi-faceted staff.
Compensation: Salary range: $54000-$55000. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
How to Apply: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Kieran Nay resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to Kieran Nay Search Committee Chair at
Application deadline is July 21 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3 700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit to learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of crosscountry trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
