Professional Development

News and updates related to opportunities for professional development.

Submit a proposal for the 2025 ERSL Conference

Submit a presentation proposal for the 2025 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference by Monday, November 4!

By D.J. Preston and Trevon Walker|2024-09-25T13:41:25-07:00September 25, 2024|Categories: Professional Development|Tags: career development, equity diversity inclusion, ersl, networking|

Honor our past, engage the moment, lead to the future: Celebrate 75 years of NIRSA in 2025

We’re excited to celebrate 75 years of NIRSA in 2025! Celebrations will start online in January and continue throughout the year. In-person celebrations will happen at ERSL, the NIRSA Conference, and local fall events.

By Simon Bravo, Sarah Leskovec and Becky Sowers|2024-09-24T08:29:14-07:00September 17, 2024|Categories: Conference, Special Events|Tags: history, membership|

Lead a group exercise class at NIRSA 2025: Proposals are due Dec. 4

Share your expertise and creativity by submitting proposals for the NIRSA 2025 Fitness Forum! The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, November 12.

By Kelley Hungerford|2024-12-02T13:19:33-08:00September 9, 2024|Categories: Conference, Professional Development|Tags: campus rec expo, career development, fitness, health & wellbeing, NIRSA 2025|

Discover the “Why” in Wellbeing: A deeper dive with NIRSA 2024 presenters

The Wellbeing Briefing Work Group is connecting with some of its favorite presenters on the topic of wellbeing who were at NIRSA 2024 to share learnings with all members.

By Wellbeing Briefing Work Group|2024-08-23T06:32:51-07:00August 23, 2024|Categories: Blogs, Conference|

Photos from NIRSA 2024 are now available

Photos from the 2024 NIRSA Annual Conference & Campus Rec and Wellness Expo are now available to view, download, and purchase from Steven Miller Photography!

By NIRSA Communications|2024-07-03T12:56:51-07:00July 3, 2024|Categories: Conference|Tags: networking, NIRSA 2024, professional development|

Refer your favored vendors to the NIRSA 2025 Campus Rec Expo

If you know a vendor that would be a great fit for the NIRSA 2025 Campus Rec Expo, encourage them to participate in NIRSA’s anniversary event!

By Kelley Hungerford|2024-07-01T11:22:40-07:00July 1, 2024|Categories: Conference|Tags: campus rec expo, fitness, health & wellbeing, networking, NIRSA 2025|

Cleveland State University wins SportsArt Campus Challenge at NIRSA 2024

Selected in a random drawing during the NIRSA 2024 All Conference Social, Cleveland State University (CSU) emerged as the grand prize winner of the nationwide SportsArt Campus Challenge sweepstakes.

By Kelley Hungerford and Samantha Peters|2024-06-25T09:55:02-07:00June 25, 2024|Categories: Conference, Partners|Tags: associate members, NIRSA 2024|

Submit a presentation proposal for NIRSA 2025

Announcing open call for proposals for NIRSA 2025! Submit a proposal for a general education session, panel presentation, two-hour workshop, or roundtable by Monday, July 15.

By Taylor Barnett|2024-06-06T09:37:34-07:00June 5, 2024|Categories: Conference, Professional Development|Tags: career development, NIRSA 2025, volunteer|

NIRSA announces the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series

NIRSA announces the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series! We’ll be launching four virtual courses that each cover one of four functional areas within the field.

By Lee Sherlock|2025-02-06T10:23:09-08:00May 20, 2024|Categories: Professional Development|Tags: career development, online learning|

Apply for a lottery spot for the 2024 NIRSA School

The 2024 NIRSA School for Early Career Professionals is slated for December 10-12 in Louisville, Kentucky. Applications for the lottery are open through Friday, June 14.

By Brittany Rejda|2024-05-07T12:56:52-07:00May 7, 2024|Categories: NIRSA School, Professional Development|Tags: career development, NIRSA School|

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Assistant Director for Member Services - JMU | James Madison University Recreation
Harrisonburg, Virginia, University Recreation (UREC) is currently searching for an Assistant Director for Member Services. UREC is a Health & Well-being department within the Student Affairs division. The mission of UREC is to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and supportive services. UREC’s qualified staff is committed to excellence and responsive […]
Coordinator of Sport Clubs - JMU (Anticipated) | James Madison University Recreation
Harrisonburg, Virginia, University Recreation (UREC) is anticipating a search for a Coordinator of Sport Clubs. The UREC Coordinator of Sport Clubs serves as one of two professional staff members leading a comprehensive and dynamic Sport Club program that provides participation, leadership development, and competition opportunities for over 2,200 student club members each year. This coordinator […]
Assistant Director of Recreation (Aquatics & Intramurals) | Lafayette College
Easton, Pennsylvania, We are seeking an energetic person capable of professional interactions with patrons and program participants and the ability to mentor student employees. This employee should be able to remain organized in a fast-paced work environment and navigate efficiently between a wide variety of software programs. This employee’s ability to develop and implement policy, […]
Manager of Sports Clubs and Intramurals | Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York, Reporting to the Assistant Director for Intramural Program and Sports Clubs the incumbent in this position will assist in leading the University's comprehensive Campus Recreation Intramural and Sport Club Program. They will assist with scheduling and coordinating all intramural related programs and serve as a program advisor for sport clubs. The […]
Assistant Director - Operations | CENTERS @ University of New Haven
New Haven, Connecticut, The Assistant Director - Operations leads day-to-day operations of the facility and plans for long-term management of the asset. They will manage preventative maintenance schedules, oversee custodial operations, assist in planning capital improvement projects, and support facility rentals. This position oversees and manages the operation of the welcome desk, fitness floor, facility […]