Title:Associate Director of Recreation Fitness and Wellness
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Recreation Fitness & Wellness
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary Range:$60000 - 62000/Annual Salary
EEO Job Group:2 E2
Position Summary Administer and supervise the Competitive Sports programs oversee Outdoor Adventure Program and manage facility operations. |
Duties/Responsibilities - In Directors absence responsible for all aspects of programming and facilities in the Recreation Fitness and Wellness Department.
- With the director guide the Department of Recreation Fitness and Wellness in a manner that is consistent with the goals of the Student Affairs Division and the mission of the University.
- Supervise the Assistant Program Director- Intramurals. Provide direct operational and administrative oversight of a comprehensive Intramural Sports program.
- Supervise the Assistant Program Director Outdoor Adventure. Provide direct operational and administrative oversight of the Outdoor adventure program climbing center operations bike/camping gear checkout.
- Supervise the Evening Building Supervisor and Morning Building Supervisor
- Organize administer promote supervise and evaluate the Club Sports program operation including:
Plan schedule and lead monthly Club Sports Council meetings.
Coordinate and maintain budgets for each of the Club Sport teams.
Receive coordinate and approve/decline team travel requests.
Coordinate practice times and facility usage between all Club Sports teams.
Maintain inventory care and checkout of Club Sports equipment.
Perform grade checks of all Club Sport members each semester.
The development and implementation of an effective risk management program.
- Responsible for the repairs/maintenance of the 100000 square feet RFWC outdoor facilities including the Broadway Recreational Complex outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts and the Clarke Lane field as well as the repair/maintenance of 70 exercise machines
- Assist with the selection training supervision and evaluation of the student staff necessary for facility operation and the programs offered through the department.
- Oversee the daily operations and programs of the Recreation Fitness Center including supervision of welcome greeters laundry attendants floor supervisors facility attendants and interns/practicum students.
- Maintain equipment and supplies needed for operation of RFWC intramurals and outdoor adventure programs
- Develop and implement an effective risk management program.
- Develop annual evaluation reports both statistical reports and budget analysis.
- Assist the director in departmental budget oversight.
- Assist the Director of Recreation Fitness and Wellness with the following:
Award and Recognition program for Department.
Various publications and promotional materials for Department.
Help plan and implement fall student staff orientation and training for Department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Knowledge and Skills - Bachelors degree in physical education recreation sports management student personnel administration or related field.
- Minimum of five years related work experience.
- Excellent leadership organizational interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of tournament scheduling principles.
- Knowledge understanding and experience of outdoor adventure program management.
- Knowledge understanding and experience of club sport program management.
- Experience in budget development program evaluation and risk management.
- Knowledge of personal computers word processing spreadsheet and electronic mail software.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to work with a diverse student and professional population.
- Ability to motivate colleagues and students.
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Preferred Knowledge and Skills - Masters degree in physical education recreation sports management student personnel administration or related field strongly preferred.
- Ability to teach and conduct officiating workshops and clinics preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of Fusion software preferred.
- First aid and CPR Instructor certification preferred. CRSS (NIRSA Certified Recreational Sports Specialist) certification preferred.
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Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements - Standard university work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however the scope of this position requires working frequent irregular afternoons evenings and/or weekends as required by the intramural schedule facility operations and to meet departmental responsibilities programs goals and deadlines.
- Occasional travel may be required.
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About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1400-acre campus in Evansville IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include: - Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit the Department To learn more about the Recreation Fitness and Wellness department please check out their website!Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center - University of Southern Indiana |
Application Process Click Apply Now! near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include: |
Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position please contact Ms. Stephanie Walden-Schwake search committee chair at |
Best Consideration Date: For best consideration please submit materials by March 13 2026. |
Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. |
Authorization to Work in the United States USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. |
Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources Constance Hermann at or . Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or . |
EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities |
Required Experience:
Director
Title:Associate Director of Recreation Fitness and WellnessDivision: Student AffairsDepartment: Recreation Fitness & WellnessFLSA Status:ExemptSalary Range:$60000 - 62000/Annual SalaryEEO Job Group:2 E2Position SummaryAdminister and supervise the Competitive Sports programs oversee Outdoor Adventure...
Title:Associate Director of Recreation Fitness and Wellness
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Recreation Fitness & Wellness
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary Range:$60000 - 62000/Annual Salary
EEO Job Group:2 E2
Position Summary Administer and supervise the Competitive Sports programs oversee Outdoor Adventure Program and manage facility operations. |
Duties/Responsibilities - In Directors absence responsible for all aspects of programming and facilities in the Recreation Fitness and Wellness Department.
- With the director guide the Department of Recreation Fitness and Wellness in a manner that is consistent with the goals of the Student Affairs Division and the mission of the University.
- Supervise the Assistant Program Director- Intramurals. Provide direct operational and administrative oversight of a comprehensive Intramural Sports program.
- Supervise the Assistant Program Director Outdoor Adventure. Provide direct operational and administrative oversight of the Outdoor adventure program climbing center operations bike/camping gear checkout.
- Supervise the Evening Building Supervisor and Morning Building Supervisor
- Organize administer promote supervise and evaluate the Club Sports program operation including:
Plan schedule and lead monthly Club Sports Council meetings.
Coordinate and maintain budgets for each of the Club Sport teams.
Receive coordinate and approve/decline team travel requests.
Coordinate practice times and facility usage between all Club Sports teams.
Maintain inventory care and checkout of Club Sports equipment.
Perform grade checks of all Club Sport members each semester.
The development and implementation of an effective risk management program.
- Responsible for the repairs/maintenance of the 100000 square feet RFWC outdoor facilities including the Broadway Recreational Complex outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts and the Clarke Lane field as well as the repair/maintenance of 70 exercise machines
- Assist with the selection training supervision and evaluation of the student staff necessary for facility operation and the programs offered through the department.
- Oversee the daily operations and programs of the Recreation Fitness Center including supervision of welcome greeters laundry attendants floor supervisors facility attendants and interns/practicum students.
- Maintain equipment and supplies needed for operation of RFWC intramurals and outdoor adventure programs
- Develop and implement an effective risk management program.
- Develop annual evaluation reports both statistical reports and budget analysis.
- Assist the director in departmental budget oversight.
- Assist the Director of Recreation Fitness and Wellness with the following:
Award and Recognition program for Department.
Various publications and promotional materials for Department.
Help plan and implement fall student staff orientation and training for Department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
|
Required Knowledge and Skills - Bachelors degree in physical education recreation sports management student personnel administration or related field.
- Minimum of five years related work experience.
- Excellent leadership organizational interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of tournament scheduling principles.
- Knowledge understanding and experience of outdoor adventure program management.
- Knowledge understanding and experience of club sport program management.
- Experience in budget development program evaluation and risk management.
- Knowledge of personal computers word processing spreadsheet and electronic mail software.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to work with a diverse student and professional population.
- Ability to motivate colleagues and students.
|
Preferred Knowledge and Skills - Masters degree in physical education recreation sports management student personnel administration or related field strongly preferred.
- Ability to teach and conduct officiating workshops and clinics preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of Fusion software preferred.
- First aid and CPR Instructor certification preferred. CRSS (NIRSA Certified Recreational Sports Specialist) certification preferred.
|
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements - Standard university work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however the scope of this position requires working frequent irregular afternoons evenings and/or weekends as required by the intramural schedule facility operations and to meet departmental responsibilities programs goals and deadlines.
- Occasional travel may be required.
|
About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1400-acre campus in Evansville IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include: - Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit the Department To learn more about the Recreation Fitness and Wellness department please check out their website!Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center - University of Southern Indiana |
Application Process Click Apply Now! near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include: |
Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position please contact Ms. Stephanie Walden-Schwake search committee chair at |
Best Consideration Date: For best consideration please submit materials by March 13 2026. |
Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. |
Authorization to Work in the United States USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. |
Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources Constance Hermann at or . Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or . |
EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities |
Required Experience:
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