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General Manager, Recreational Sports

Classification Information

Recreational Sports
Recreational Sports provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in physical activities to create healthy lifestyle habits. Positions are typically involved with open recreation, fitness, aquatics, intramural sports, sport clubs, venture out, and youth programs.
Management / Leadership
Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 2
Manager: Responsible for leading a team of professionals and/or support employees. Has full responsibility for team output. Focuses on implementing and executing strategies within their own department or team.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Manager for Recreational Sports oversees the daily operations and strategic direction of recreational sports programs at the university. This role is responsible for managing a team of professionals and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in areas such as fitness, aquatics, intramural sports, sport clubs, and youth programs. The General Manager is accountable for setting departmental goals, allocating resources, and ensuring that all programs align with the university’s mission to promote health and wellness among students, faculty, and staff. This includes maintaining operational excellence, fostering a positive environment, and developing new opportunities to engage the campus community in recreational activities. In addition to overseeing operations, The General Manager for Recreational Sports is responsible for the administrative functions of the department, including budgeting, staff performance evaluations, hiring and training new staff, and implementing disciplinary actions as needed. The role involves long-term planning and the implementation of strategies to enhance program offerings, increase participation, and promote a healthy lifestyle culture across the university. The General Manager will collaborate with other departments and stakeholders, ensuring that all recreational sports programs operate smoothly and contribute to the overall student experience. This leadership position requires a combination of strong management, communication, and strategic planning skills.