Campus Recreation Director Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for campus recreation director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for consultation and assistance to facility leadership, staff, and physicians on day to day risk management issues and provide assistance to System Legal and Risk Management Services as needed.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of common policy issues affecting recreation at an institutional level
• Be a highly motivated, energetic, self-starting team player with a proven record of success in administering a broad-based recreation or similar program with extensive facility management experience and expertise
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of and a commitment to building a culture of well-being for the entire campus community that extends beyond the programs offered in Campus Recreation
• Possess effective communication skills, including strong consultative, collaborative and mediation skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and staff members, including experience with professional associations
• A PhD, or equivalent, in Recreational Sports Administration, Public Health, Physical Education, Higher Education or a related field
• Possess experience working in a campus recreation program or in another campus-based program of similar breadth and complexity
• Retail and operational management experience within recreation facilities

Please consider me for the campus recreation director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative leadership for planning, developing and implementing Quality Management, Medical Staff Services, and Risk Management programs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Human resource administration management
• Experience with Risk Management procedures and establishing protocols
• Experience supervising student employees, temporary non-student employees and full-time employees
• Experience overseeing recreation facilities
• Proven leadership and supervisory abilities
• Team-oriented, self-directed, individual with strong detail orientation, organizational and reprioritization skills
• Demonstrated experience in program development and management
• Proven successful track record of fund raising, creation of external partnerships, fiscal management, and sport supervision

I would like to submit my application for the campus recreation director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to support the Director with overall management of the department to include; budget management, facility planning/design, strategic planning, assessment, risk management, personnel management, and implementation of programs designed for the recreational needs of the campus community.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Have experience in a program operating multiple facilities
• Demonstrated experience with budget development, management, and fiscal reporting
• Demonstrated written communication experience such as reports, proposals, professional correspondence, presentation content and materials
• Experience managing complex personnel issues and addressing conflict directly
• Project design and construction management for new recreation facility construction or renovation
• Strong understanding of the role of recreation in higher education as a provider of inclusive programming and services, and as an agent and support system for co-curricular education and student development
• Experience in planning, supervision and program development
• CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor

Please consider me for the campus recreation director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for education and training to management and staff on risk management principles, as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated skills working with various computer applications
• Demonstrated rule knowledge in volleyball, softball, flag football, soccer and basketball
• First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification
• NIRSA National School of Recreational Sport Management Level 1 or 2
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse group
• Demonstrated knowledge of IM Leagues scheduling software
• Budget management experience and proficiency
• Fiscal integrity and deadline sensitive

I would like to submit my application for the campus recreation director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight for formulation and coordination of safety and risk management plans including the facilitation of staff training and certification.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Practical experience working within an institution of Higher Education preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of facility management, student staff supervision, and equipment and facility repairs
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries inclusive of complex, financial, and highly technical information
• Assist the Director in managing, leading, and directing the operational, financial, and personnel functions for Campus Recreation programs and services
• Collaborate with other Student Life units and University departments in cooperative program and facility development
• Create an environment that inspires innovation and effective student development outcomes
• Provide leadership and oversight in the development and operation of recreation programs for the overall campus community
• Provide managerial and leadership experiences to full time and student staff in various aspects of program development, facility operations, and risk management