Associate Director of Recreation

TheRecreation Departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for anAssociate Director of Recreationto join their team.

Associate Director ofRecreation

The University of Washingtons Recreation department invites a collaborative innovative andsolutions-driven leader to join our Executive Team as theAssociate Directorof Recreation with a focus on Operations and Facilities.This role is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional in campus recreation to oversee a diverse and complex portfolio that directlyimpactsthousands of students staff and community members each year.

At UW Recreation our mission is to provide safe accessible and dynamic recreation experiences to engage students in growth and well-being. As the Associate Director you will help bring this mission to life by leading a large talented team responsible formaintainingworld-class facilities creating seamless operations ensuring safety and fostering an environment of sustainability and excellence.

The University of Washington is not only one of the nations premier public research institutionsitsalso a community of learners leaders and innovators. UW Recreation reflects that spirit. Our facilities are among the best in thecountryour staff is deeply committed to student success and our campus location in Seattleprovidesendless opportunities for outdoor adventure cultural experiences and community connection.

This is your chance to shape the future of student wellness and engagement at one of the top universities in the country.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

As a core member of the Executive Team and reporting directly to the Director of Recreation your responsibilities include:

Leadership Budgeting Planning & Collaboration

• In close partnership with the Director and Associate Director of Programs develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets with a focus on efficiency equity and sustainability.

• Provide leadership andexpertiseto ensure highimpactopportunities for students and patrons through employment and participation and by advancing wellness priorities throughout campus.

• Contribute to department-wide planning initiatives strategic goals and campus-wide committee work.

Facilities Oversight

• Provide high-level guidance and strategic planning for the maintenance custodial care and capital improvements across UW Recreations vast facility portfolio including the IMA Building Golf Range Waterfront Activities Center and several outdoor fields and courts.

• Supervise the Assistant Director for Facilities and ensure the successful execution of repairs cleaning equipmentpurchasing and vendor coordination.

• Make final budget decisions on recommendations from the Fitness Facilities Work Teamregardingchanges in facilities and fitness equipment to best serve the needs and interests of students and Recreation members

Operations Oversight

• Provide high-level guidance and strategic planning for departmental operations business continuity and emergency management planning across the department.

• Supervise the Assistant Director for Operations and ensure high-quality service delivery in areas including facility access membership locker rooms equipmentissue and space rentals.

Direct Functional Area Supervision

• Directly supervise theAssistant Director for Facilities and the Assistant Director for Operations orother functions. These functional areas may shift as Recreation responds to new leadership and new opportunities.