Director, Campus Recreation

The Director of Campus Recreation provides visionary leadership, management, and leadership to a comprehensive department including fitness programs, adventure programs, competitive sports, marketing, and student employment programs.

The Director manages all operations of a portfolio consisting of (1) Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall; (2) Bowling and Billiards Center; (3) Redbird Adventure Center; and (4) Gregory Street Fields. The Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall is a joint-use facility housing the School of Kinesiology and Recreation and the Department of Campus Recreation. The Bowling and Billiards Center is a joint-use facility including Redbird Esports and Campus Recreation.

The Director leads strategic planning, goal setting, assessment initiatives and is responsible for all financial management activities including budgeting, expenditure analysis, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in recreation, sports management, kinesiology, or related area

2. Minimum of seven years of experience with recreation and/or facility management

3. Knowledge of recreation and fitness philosophies

4. Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the university

5. Strong leadership skills

6. Experience with managing complex budgets

7. Experience in supervising staff and team building

8. Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience in managing a recreation center in a university setting

2. Increasing levels of responsibility in leadership of recreation services and/or recreation facility management

3. Proven ability to manage conflict and achieve consensus

4. Active in related professional associations

Application Process:

Initial review of applications will begin October 31, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.  To assure full consideration, an application along with a resume/curriculum vita, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and cover letter must be submitted online at www.jobs.illinoisstate.edu. 

Illinois State University:

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 178 undergraduate majors, 77 minors, 102 master’s programs, 18 doctoral degrees, and 42 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

Bloomington-Normal Community:

Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 132,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Rivian, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visitbn.org and Bloomington-Normal Advantage as www.bnadvantage.com for more information.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer