Job Description

Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director for Recreation is responsible for providing executive oversight, direction, and supervision of professional staff members (currently three) who manage an extensive portfolio of activities including Fitness, Personal Training, Intramurals, Mindfulness, Rec Clubs, Waterfront Activities, and ASU Shell House. In addition, this role oversees Recreation's assessment efforts.

The Associate Director for Recreation serves on the department's Executive Team, interacts with department staff on all initiatives related to the programming needs for Recreation, and assists in the development of long-range plans for the department.

This role will serve on the main UW Seattle campus and is eligible for telework 1x/week.

Key Responsibilities

Personnel: 50%

• Directly supervise three professional staff, who in turn manage large-scale student and temporary staff.
• Provide functional leadership to all areas of supervision.
• Assist in performance management, and offer counsel and strategic advising to managers regarding creating policies and procedures, developing new programming, etc.

Budgeting: 20%

• Provide guidance to managers and maintain general oversight in their budget planning and administration.
• In conjunction with the Administrator, approve and allocate annual budget requests that total approximately $1 million.

Strategic Planning: 10%

• Participate in department-wide strategic planning efforts as part of the Executive Team.
• Provide direction and counsel to the managers in their planning efforts.
• Implement recreation programs that are inclusive and accessible.
• Serve alongside Recreation colleagues on the Inclusion Work Team.

Assessment: 10%

• Provides leadership and oversight for recreation assessment initiatives, including the development, implementation, and analysis of evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, participant satisfaction, and operational outcomes.
• Ensures data-informed decision-making to enhance services, resource allocation, and strategic planning.

Campus-Wide Initiatives: 10%

• Represent Recreation on Student Life and Campus-wide committees.
• Be an active member of the campus community, supporting students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Master's Degree

• 2-3 years' experience as a professional in Recreation or related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (may be trained after employment).
• Possess interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.
• Successful management and supervision of a team of full-time recreation staff.
• Demonstrated ability in leading people and projects.

About the Team:

At UW Recreation, we believe Recreation is essential to the student experience. Our team is dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces and programs that foster wellbeing, connection, leadership, and lifelong healthy habits. From fitness, aquatics, outdoor recreation, and sport programs to facility operations and special events, we work collaboratively to provide exceptional experiences for the University of Washington community. We value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to supporting the growth and success of our staff while making a meaningful impact on students every day.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$90,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$96,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable