Associate Director - Campus Recreation

Job Title

Associate Director - Campus Recreation

Department

Student Recreation Center

Salary

$63,668 - $80,116; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, direct a comprehensive area of Campus Recreation Programs consisting of: Intramural Sports, Fitness and Wellness, Outdoor Recreation, Club Sports, and Aquatics. Supervise and provide leadership to the Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness, Coordinator of Sports Programs, Coordinator of Aquatics, and Coordinator of Outdoor Programs. Provide supervisory leadership to 5 part time para professional staff and/or graduate assistants and approximately 125 undergraduate employees. Work collaboratively with other departments and campus organizations to support the students' educational and recreational experience. The Associate Director of Programs will be responsible for aligning all assessments within the Program area to support the Strategic Plan of MTSU. In addition, the Associate Director of Programs must work dynamically with a collaborative spirit and a student-centered focus.

Required Education

Master'S Degree

Required Related Experience

Three years full time progressively responsible experience managing recreation programs.

Desirable Related Experience

University recreation administration including supervising professional staff.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CPR, First Aid, AED, PDT instructor

Documents Needed To Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: October 30, 2025