Wake Forest University is seeking an Executive Director for Campus Recreation to provide strategic leadership and management of its recreation facilities and programs. The role entails developing innovative health and wellness initiatives, overseeing a large team, and ensuring fiscal integrity of a significant budget
Job Summary
The Executive Director provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the university's campus recreation facilities and programs including fitness, intramurals, and aquatics.
This role oversees a department with 14 full-time staff, over 300 part-time and student staff, and manages a fee-generated budget over $2 million alongside a total operational budget of approximately $5 million.
The position requires developing innovative programs that promote physical fitness and holistic wellbeing while ensuring facilities meet strict safety standards and risk management protocols.
Matching Summary
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Wake Forest University is seeking an Executive Director for Campus Recreation to provide strategic leadership and management of its recreation facilities and programs. The role entails developing innovative health and wellness initiatives, overseeing a large team, and ensuring fiscal integrity of a significant budget.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Visionary strategic leadership in recreation
Management of $5 million departmental budget
Supervision of 6 direct and 8 indirect reports
Facility operations for fitness and aquatics centers
Risk management and safety protocol compliance
Nice-to-have
Experience with fundraising and external relations
Active involvement in NIRSA professional organizations
Doctorate degree in related field
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Data-driven decision making for resource allocation
Key Requirements
Master's degree in Recreation Management or related field
7-10 years progressive experience in collegiate recreation