Item 9.R-June 18, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s): 10795
Current Title: Director, Campus Recreation & Wellness
Current Range: 5
(JCC:77951;1BCA7028;CC023;E)
Department: Campus Recreation & Wellness
College/Division: Vice President,
Health Sciences
Account #(s): 1201-122-0302
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
John McDonald
Vice President, Health Sciences
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost & Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10795
EEO Code: 1B
CUPA Code: CA7028
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 023
Job Class Code: 77951
Range: 5
Effective Date: 6/1/2010
Approved Title:
DIRECTOR, CAMPUS RECREATION & WELLNESS
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Director, Campus Recreation & Wellness
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1.
Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness is responsible for the ongoing administration and
evaluation of current Campus Recreation programs and facilities, the development or programs and
facilities to meet growing future demands, and the development of policy and procedures to allow for
effective operation. The Director supervises a program with multiple components: Fitness/Wellness
Center and Climbing Wall, intramural sports/club sports, aquatics and physical activity program. The
Director has fiscal responsibility for all programs and personnel and must ensure that all programs
and classes are conducted in a safe and responsible manner which requires a constant awareness of
safety issues in all facilities utilized by the program. The position reports to the Vice President,
Division of Health Sciences.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Program and Curriculum Development
 Work collaboratively with University students, faculty, staff and administrators to develop large
scale projects and facilities
 Develop course and curriculum of the academic, non-degree granting PEX Physical Activity
Program, i.e., team sports, fitness, martial arts, individual sports, and outdoor adventure
 Schedule and coordinate classes every semester with university Admissions and Records
 Judiciously and responsibly approve or deny requests, within the denial and approval process,
from athletic directors, coaches, university departments, community non-profit groups, and
local swim teams; assist in finding alternative facilities
 Develop, implement, and interpret annual member assessments to determine user satisfaction
and needs
 Analyze current data on an annual basis as well as examine national and local trends in order
to maintain and develop successful programs
 Attend Dean’s and Directors’ meetings, college meetings, and committee meetings as required
20% - Staff Management
 Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate four direct report, full-time administrative staff
 Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate over 70 student employees and 40 LOA instructors
working in programmatic areas: aquatics, intramural sports, fitness center and wellness
programs, outdoor recreation, informal recreation, facility operations, and non-degree granting
physical education program
 Schedule regular meetings with each of these groups
10% - Fiscal Administration
 Develop budgets and administer self-supporting revenue generating accounts, state accounts
and gifts
 Write and present multiple, one-time funding requests to various sources, i.e., Board of
Regents, Associated Students of University of Nevada (ASUN), Graduate Student Association
(GSA), and local grant foundations
Position Description – Director, Campus Recreation & Wellness
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10% - Campus Recreation and Wellness Liaison
 Advise the ASUN, Campus Recreation and Wellness Committee, and Executive Board on a
regular basis
 Report to ASUN Senate on program and facility participation when requested
 Coordinate the Campus Recreation Advisory Committee which consists of faculty and
students from across campus representing ASUN, GSA, Faculty Senate, and Staff Employees’
council in addition to several appointed members
 Present monthly reports to the committee and seek input on current issues concerning the
program; develop policy accordingly
10% - Facility Maintenance and Improvements
 Responsible for monitoring ongoing, day-to-day safety checks and repair requests with
Facilities Services for the Lombardi Recreation Center
 Proactively seek major capital improvements
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without supervision
and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or the
university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Director must be able to operate independently, making program decisions while keeping
management and staff aware and informed. The Director must be very conscious of safety and liability
issues associated with all CRW programs as there are a number of opportunities for injury associated
with recreational activities. One hundred percent of the CRW program is self-supporting which funds
all student wages, administrative faculty, and all equipment and operating expenses. The overall
budget is up to $1,700,000 annually depending upon the size and scope of construction projects.
CRW provides an atmosphere where students can develop physical skills and practice responsible
decision making. This program is an avenue to lifetime participation in sports, fitness, and outdoor
adventure.
Impact:
Ongoing assessment is critical to strategic planning and quality program development. While CRW
programs contain a high degree of risk, they also bring substantial amount of publicity to the
University due to the quality and visibility of the programs. CRW programs are known to play a key
role in recruitment and retention and contribute to the development of the student individual socially,
emotionally, and physically, by offering positive leisure-time activities. CRW helps the University
complete its mission to “meet the needs of the citizens of Nevada.” Specifically, it meets the goal to
“provide an institutional environment supportive of the internal quality of campus life.”
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication) and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Higher education administration policies and procedures
 American College of sports medicine (ACSM) Standards for Recreation program and Facility
operations
 National and university risk management strategies, rules and safety parameters that limit
liability exposure in recreation programs
 National safety and operation standards from National Intramural and Recreational Sports
Association (NIRSA)
Position Description – Director, Campus Recreation & Wellness
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Washoe County Health Department bathing codes and health and Safety Standards of Aquatic
Facilities (SSAF)
National and university instructor certifications and requirements for both recreation and
academic programs
Industry standards for Outdoor Recreation safety and risk education and certification
requirements for instructors
Effective verbal and written communication
Conflict resolution and management
Supervisory and staff management skills
Fiscal management skills
Ability to:
 Work collaboratively with University students, staff, and administrators
 Develop and implement effective policy and procedure for individual programs based on
ongoing data collection and analysis, in conjunction with national and university standards for
safe, efficient operation
 Develop and update policy and procedure manuals as needed
 Manage multiple, concurrent projects on a long-term basis
 Use innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship to attain annual program goals, often with
limited physical and financial resources
 Maintain department stability by managing multiple accounts in a fiscally responsible manner
 Administer all areas of campus recreation, including sports, aquatics, outdoor recreation,
fitness, wellness, and physical education programs
 Recruit, hire, train (or organize training) for a variety of employees with diverse backgrounds
 Develop and articulate potential projects and future needs of the program and demonstrate
and justify future growth and assemble the appropriate group to develop resources for major
renovation or construction projects
 Market and promote CRW programs and opportunities to the university and community
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Director, Intercollegiate
Athletics, Vice President,
Student Life; Administration and
Finance; A VP, Facilities
Services and Presidents of
ASUN and GSA, Residential Life
Assistant Directors and Project
Supervisors from Facilities
Services
Assistant Athletics Director,
Sports Services
Vice President, Student Life
Services
University Legal Counsel
Student Judicial Affairs
Reason for Contact
To meet occasionally when working on the development of new
facilities
To meet on a regular basis to coordinate new construction,
renovation and facility maintenance
To negotiate facility use agreements and schedules
To meet regularly to develop plan for program growth and funding
To meet annually on policy and procedure review
To reconcile issues that arise with students utilizing the facility
Position Description – Director, Campus Recreation & Wellness
Director, Independent Learning
and Vice Provost, Extended
Studies
Purchasing Department
University Athletics head
Coaches
Student life and Student
Development
University Assistant Police Chief
University/Business Center
North Human Resources
Planning, Budget and Analysis
University students and staff
External
Community organizations
National and Regional
Conferences
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To develop course offerings for the regular school year and
summer school
To arrange equipment purchases and inventory controls and to
develop bids for capital improvement projects
To coordinate sports programs and facility sue and development
To develop cooperative programming opportunities
To meet regularly to discuss security and safety issues
To recruit and hire qualified program staff
To discuss and develop annual budgets
To support staff and assist with ongoing problem solving and
conflict resolution common to these types of programs and
facilities; explain, clarify, and force policies and procedures; to
actively recruit, hire, and train recreation and wellness instructors
Reason for Contact
To assist with facility use and scheduling
To keep current on program development
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in
recreation, physical education, health, wellness, or related field
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and four years of experience in administering a full-service Campus
Recreation and Wellness Program and the facilities necessary to run such a program
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None