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Executive Director, Recreation and Wellness

Executive Director, Recreation and Wellness

StanfordStanford, CA, US
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Executive Director Of Recreation & Wellness

Stanford's Department Of Athletics, Physical Education And Recreation ("DAPER") Is The Premier Intercollegiate Athletics And Recreation Program In The Country. We Are The Proud Home Of Champions And The University's Physical Education, Recreation And Wellness Initiatives.

Aligned With Stanford University's Pioneering Spirit, Stanford Recreation And Wellness Is Committed To Bold And Purposeful Engagement. We Ignite A Culture Of Belonging And Well-Being Through Movement, Adventure, Play, And Learning. Our Fifty Full-Time Staff And Over 400 Part-Time Staff Manage Eight Recreation Facilities At One Of The World's Most Beautiful Universities.

Hosting Over A Million Visits Annually, We Work Cohesively, Lead With Courage, And Pursue And Revere Excellence. We Are Building A Community That Is Inclusive And A Diverse Team That Is Committed To Excellence. We Take Risks. We Are Willing To Lead. We Do The Right Thing. We Create Innovative Solutions. We Develop Our Employees. We Promote A Culture Of Gratitude And Recognition. We Have Fun. If That Sounds Like You, Join Us.

The Role : The Executive Director Of Recreation & Wellness Will Provide Visionary Leadership And Strategic Direction For A Comprehensive Recreation And Wellness Program That Supports The Holistic Development And Well-Being Of The Campus Community. This Role Will Oversee The Design And Delivery Of Diverse OfferingsFrom Intramurals And Club Sports To Aquatics, Outdoor Adventures, And Wellness WorkshopsEnsuring They Align With Stanford's Health And Student Success Goals. The Executive Director Will Manage Multimillion-Dollar Budgets, Lead A High-Performing Team, And Build Cross-Campus Partnerships To Foster Student Belonging, Engagement, And Resilience. A Data-Driven And Innovative Leader, This Individual Will Champion Operational Excellence, Financial Sustainability, Inclusive Programming, And A Culture Of Continuous Improvement That Reflects Stanford's Commitment To Health, Wellness, And Community.

Core Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Vision & Leadership
  • Student Development & Wellbeing Integration
  • Program Development & Delivery
  • Operational Excellence
  • Team Building & Talent Management
  • Data & Assessment
  • Partnerships & Outreach
  • Compliance & Risk Management

Required Qualifications

  • Education : Master's degree required, preferably in Sports Management, Recreation Wellness, Kinesiology, Public Health, Recreation Management, or a closely related field.
  • Experience : 10+ years in progressive leadership roles within collegiate or large-scale recreation / wellness programs; minimum 5 years managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
  • Leadership : Proven track record building high-performance, inclusive teams and driving measurable outcomes.
  • Data Fluency : Strong analytical skills to turn numbers into narrativecomfortable with dashboards, surveys, and outcome studies.
  • Compliance Expertise : Deep knowledge of intramural and club sports, NCAA regulations, Title IX, ADA requirements, and risk management protocols.
  • Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Collaboration : Demonstrated success partnering with campus units, external vendors, and community stakeholders.
  • Preferred Attributes

  • Champion innovative technology integrationapp-based engagement, online programming, and user analyticsto enhance accessibility and participation.
  • Lead DEIB initiatives in recreation and wellness by designing inclusive programs, reducing participation barriers, and partnering with campus identity centers.
  • Experienced with Recreation and Wellness services integrated into Athletics
  • Core Competencies

  • Visionary Thinking : You see beyond standard offeringscrafting programs that inspire lifelong well-being.
  • Bold Communication : Direct, clear, and culturally resonantyour messaging moves people.
  • Operational Savvy : You balance big ideas with flawless execution; no detail is too small.
  • Emotional Intelligence : Demonstrates empathy, adaptability, and interpersonal acuity in leading diverse teams and navigating stakeholder relationships.
  • Innovator's Mindset : Brings a forward-thinking approach to recreation and wellness, embracing bold ideas, emerging trends, and tech-driven solutions to meet evolving campus needs.
  • Work Standards

  • Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • The expected pay range for this position is $206,749 to $225,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

    At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal At Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

    The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

    Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources.

    Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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