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Posted: 31-Mar-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories
Director
Health/Wellness
Salary Details
The University of South Florida provides employees the opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit programs. Voluntary programs include health, life, dental, vision, accident / disability, long term care, tax sheltered annuities and many others. All employees participate in one of four retirement plans. Please review the Benefits Summary for a quick overview on the benefits you can participate in as an employee with USF. https://www.usf.edu/hr/documents/benefits/benefits-summary.pdf In addition to the essential benefits, USF recognizes the need for a healthy work/life balance and offers many opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment through our Employee Tuition Program, Employee Assistance Program workshops, Discounts and Perks Program and On-Campus Child care.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 40187
The University of South Florida (USF) is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Recreation & Wellness. This senior leadership position plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience and advancing the vision of well-being for the USF community.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success, the Director oversees a comprehensive department with 36 full-time staff, directly supervising an Associate Director. The Director is responsible for developing strategic goals, managing a budget exceeding $4.3 million, and ensuring the effective delivery of high-impact programs and services that promote student engagement, wellness, and belonging.
Primary Responsibilities
About University Of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a metropolitan research university located in the thriving Tampa Bay area, with a total enrollment of 47,000 students. USF Recreation and Wellness is a department within Student Success. Its major programs and activities include intramural sports, outdoor recreation, fitness, aquatics, group fitness, and sports clubs. The facilities include a 250,000-square-foot recreation center, a satellite fitness center, and 60 acres of outdoor spaces, including sports fields, outdoor swimming pools, and a riverfront park.
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Posted: 31-Mar-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories
Director
Health/Wellness
Salary Details
The University of South Florida provides employees the opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit programs. Voluntary programs include health, life, dental, vision, accident / disability, long term care, tax sheltered annuities and many others. All employees participate in one of four retirement plans. Please review the Benefits Summary for a quick overview on the benefits you can participate in as an employee with USF. https://www.usf.edu/hr/documents/benefits/benefits-summary.pdf In addition to the essential benefits, USF recognizes the need for a healthy work/life balance and offers many opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment through our Employee Tuition Program, Employee Assistance Program workshops, Discounts and Perks Program and On-Campus Child care.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 40187
The University of South Florida (USF) is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Recreation & Wellness. This senior leadership position plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience and advancing the vision of well-being for the USF community.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success, the Director oversees a comprehensive department with 36 full-time staff, directly supervising an Associate Director. The Director is responsible for developing strategic goals, managing a budget exceeding $4.3 million, and ensuring the effective delivery of high-impact programs and services that promote student engagement, wellness, and belonging.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction, and day-to-day oversight for all areas of Recreation & Wellness, including intramural sports, fitness and wellness, aquatics, outdoor recreation, and facilities operations.
- Oversee the planning, staffing, training, and evaluation of a dynamic professional team and a large student employee workforce.
- Lead the development and management of the department's operating budget, including revenue generation through memberships, facility rentals, outdoor and fitness services, and special programming.
- Guide short- and long-term facility planning, operations, and maintenance for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Ensure departmental alignment with university-wide priorities, including student success, inclusion, and innovation.
- Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and assessment strategies that ensure continuous improvement and uphold industry standards.
- Represent the department across university committees and at regional and national professional conferences.
- Cultivate campus partnerships to broaden the reach of programs and increase student participation across the USF student body.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience in campus recreation or a related field, including five years of direct managerial or leadership experience.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage departmental functions, and drive organizational growth.
- Master’s degree in Recreation, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Exercise Science, or related field.
- 7–10 years of senior-level leadership experience in a college or university recreation setting.
- Demonstrated success in managing large, complex budgets and revenue operations.
- Experience in supervising full-time professional staff and leading staff development initiatives.
- Knowledge of indoor/outdoor facility management, strategic planning, capital projects, and assessment frameworks.
- Strong record of collaboration, communication, and advocacy across diverse campus environments.
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About University Of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a metropolitan research university located in the thriving Tampa Bay area, with a total enrollment of 47,000 students. USF Recreation and Wellness is a department within Student Success. Its major programs and activities include intramural sports, outdoor recreation, fitness, aquatics, group fitness, and sports clubs. The facilities include a 250,000-square-foot recreation center, a satellite fitness center, and 60 acres of outdoor spaces, including sports fields, outdoor swimming pools, and a riverfront park.
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