Posted: 09-Jun-25
Location: Boise, Idaho
Type: Full Time
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
Internal Number: 499071
Boise State University invites interested applicants to apply for the Director of Campus Recreation position and become a part of the Campus Recreation team as we build an engaged community that encourages healthy, active people and enhances student success. The Director of Campus Recreation serves as the senior department administrator and provides strategic leadership, direction, and support for a variety of organizational functions including: facility operations, program design and implementation, financial management, risk management, and personnel management. The Director will directly supervise the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations, Associate Director of Programs and Communications, and the Senior Business Manager. The Director of Campus Recreation will report to the Assistant Vice President of Divisional Operations.
This is a perfect job for you if you:
- Are self-motivated and results orientated
- Enjoy building collaborative relationships
- Are not afraid to try new things
- Take ownership in building a positive work culture
- Can create opportunities for staff members to learn and grow
You will join a team that is creating an exciting environment, values collaboration and teamwork, and is welcoming to all Boise State students, faculty and staff. We are creating a workplace that values the voices and contributions of employees at all levels, listens, and responds to our community.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Lead and develop high performing teams including vision setting, consensus building, goal setting, and staff development.
- Provide strategic operational direction over Campus Recreation facilities, including the Student Recreation Center, the Aquatic Complex, Lincoln Turf Field, and IM Grass Field.
- Provide strategic programming support for a variety of recreational programs including Aquatics, Fitness, Rec Sports, and Outdoors.
- Manage a $3.5 million budget and provide financial stewardship over student fees.
- Lead and support large, capital improvement projects that modernize facility spaces and optimize utilization.
- Collaborate across a student-centered division to provide meaningful opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and success.
Salary and benefits: Salary: $95,000 - $100,000
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the application period. Deadline for application is June 29, 2025. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool.
About Boise State University
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at About Boise State
Equal Employment Opportunity
Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Boise State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. As a federal contractor, the University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. View Boise State's complete Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Boise State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 426-1616 or hrs@boisestate.edu.
At a minimum you should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience within a department of Campus Recreation.
- Five (5) years of experience supervising and managing full-time recreation professionals in a higher education setting.
The preferred candidate will have:
- Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Athletic Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience leading and developing high performing teams including vision setting, consensus building, managing performance, and staff development.
- Five (5) years of experience managing large, complex budgets within a higher education setting and providing financial stewardship over student fees.
- Experience leading and/or supporting large, complex recreation centers and aquatic facilities including day-to-day operations, risk management, facility maintenance and custodial services, and long-term capital planning.
- Experience leading and/or supporting student-centered recreational programming in a higher education setting including aquatics, club sports, fitness, informal recreation, intramural sports, and outdoor recreation.
- Experience leading and/or supporting large, capital improvement projects and ability to provide strategic direction throughout the project management lifecycle.