GREGORY BAILEY

Experience

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  Kent State University

  Dec 2022 - now

  Directed and facilitated comprehensive co-curricular experience for recreation and wellness services in roles of Graduate Assistant Lead, Physical Activity, Wellness, and Sport (PWS) Course Instructor Lead, Assessment Lead, and CAS Standards Lead. Designed and directed programs and services to improve University’s ability to meet health, wellness, and recreational needs of university community. Oversaw operations of two outdoor satellite facilities – Allerton Softball Complex and Student Recreation Fields, including facility rentals and scheduling, contract development, staff scheduling, risk management, and concession operations. Managed staff of Outdoor Adventure Programs, facilities, and services, including climbing wall, team-building program, outdoor rental center, trip programs, clinics, Crooked River Adventures Canoe & Kayak Livery, Disc Golf Course, and other outdoor activities and programs. Show less Provide leadership and contribute to development of Department’s strategy and annual business plans for complex campus-wide collegiate recreation program, policies, and procedures consistent with overall business objectives of the University and National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) guidelines, and proper operation of recreational facilities, programs, and functions. Manage and administer policies and programs to promote wellness programs to students and plan specific activities aimed at improving students’ health, wellbeing, and fitness. Contribute to development and management of Department’s budgets and monitor to identify and address divergences promptly. Direct recreational programs and functions, including fitness, wellness, aquatics, intramural sports, club sports, adventure programming, marketing, membership and guest services, community programs, facilities management, facilities safety and security, program assessment, educational outreach, and other related programs. Show less

  • Senior Associate Director

    Aug 1998 - now

  • Interim Director

    Dec 2022 - Jun 2023