The Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals

The Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional (RCRSP) designation demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional development and volunteer service opportunities.

About the RCRSP Designation

RCRSP designation holders demonstrate professionalism, quality, and a commitment to:

  • Staying current in the profession’s topics, trends, and best practices through their participation in continuing education and volunteer service opportunities
  • Professional and personal growth
  • Advancing the collegiate recreational sports profession on their campus and in the field of higher education

Official Title

The official title conferred on registered professionals is Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional (acronym: RCRSP).

Type of Credential

A credential is a declaration of qualification, competence, or authority issued to an individual by a third party with the authority to do so. Credential is the umbrella term used for the many types of programs that exist. A credential may be in the form of an academic degree, licensure, certification, accreditation, designation, and certificate. The RCRSP is a credential type called a designation.

Future of the Registry

NIRSA has decided to transition the RCRSP credential to the Certified Student Affairs Educator-Campus Recreation ( CSAEd-CR™) credentialCurrent RCRSP holders should continue to use their designation as they have met the standards for the program through their renewal period. Upon expiration of the three-year renewal term, we encourage current RCRSP holders to consider the CSAEd-CR™ and Campus Recreation certification to further enhance their commitment to lifelong learning. 

Registry Renewals

Please Note: As of April 30, 2022, the Registry for Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals (RCRSP) will no longer be accepting renewal applications. The program is in its sunset phase.

Current Registry

  • Demonstrate professionalism, quality, and a commitment to:

    • Staying current through lifelong learning
    • Professional and personal growth
    • Modeling ‘best practices’ for employees and students
    • Advancing the collegiate recreational sports profession
  • Broaden career opportunities

    The RCRSP is based on NIRSA’s Core Competency Framework, which defines the competencies needed to be successful across various disciplines in the field. Maintaining an RCRSP designation indicates that you are continuously expanding your knowledge and closing skill gaps in your resume.

  • Network within the RCRSP professional community

    RCRSP members enjoy invitations the RCRSP Connect Community to access discussion boards to help you connect with RCRSP colleagues, and access resources to help you guide your career path.

View the current Registry

Helpful information if you are new to the Registry

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