Profile for

Jonathan Johnston, CSAEd, CSAEd-CR

Senior Associate Director of Programs

A Conversation With Jonathan

How do you like to stay active?

I like to stay physically active by playing sports, walking my dog Ezra, going on walks/hikes, and visiting state parks. I like to stay mentally active by playing video games, building legos, reading news articles, and listening to music.

What do you like most about your career in Campus Rec?

We can truly transform people’s lives through recreation, fitness, and sports. Every day brings new challenges to overcome. Supporting students through their collegiate journey is worthwhile.

Educational Background

• M.S., Leisure Service Management, Oklahoma State University, 2010
• B.S., Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A&M University, 2005

Areas of Responsibility

• Serve on the department leadership team
• Support for sports programs, fitness, nutrition, and marketing programs
• Budget support
• Staff hiring and employment
• Department programming

Professional Organizations and Involvement

• National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) – Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
• NIRSA Championship Series

Awards

• President’s Meritorious Service Award, ETAMU, 2025
• NIRSA Annual Service Award, NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, 2024, Exemplary Leadership as the Chair of the NIRSA Championship Series
• NIRSA Annual Service Award, NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, 2023, Campus Recreation Essentials Book: Intramural Sports
• Mark J. Rudin Excellence Award, Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education, ETAMU, 2022
• Division of Student Affairs Star Award, Western Carolina University, 2017