Jennifer Hazelrigs, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, Outdoor Connection Center
Intramural/Recreational Sports

102 HPER Building
Phone: 479-575-6834
FAX: 479-575-7008
jtracy@uark.edu

Professional Biography:

Born in Okinawa, Japan, Jennifer grew up in the sunshine state of Florida. Jennifer received a Bachelor’s Degree in Leisure Studies at the University of West Florida, where she also played collegiate softball. Jennifer then served as a Graduate Assistant in the Intramural/Recreational Sports program while receiving her Master of Education in Recreation Management.  After receiving her Master’s Degree, Jennifer accepted a position as an Assistant Director of the University of Arkansas Intramural/Recreational Sports Department. Jennifer has numerous professional certifications and is very active in professional associations.

Job Duties:

As Assistant Director for the Intramural/Recreation Sports Department, Director of the Outdoor Connection Center, Jennifer and her Graduate Assistant oversee the operation of the Outdoor Connection Rental Center, Trips/Activities, Seminars/Clinics, Certification Workshops, Bouldering Wall, Climbing Wall, Bicycle Shop, Leadership Development Training (LDT), and the FUSED teambuilding program. Jennifer’s favorite aspects of her professional career are helping students and participants recreate and get outside, and providing valuable professional development opportunities for her student staff.

Professional Development:

Jennifer has had an active interest in the field of Recreational Sports since becoming involved in recreation during high school. Since becoming a NIRSA member in 1999 and NRPA in 1998, she has participated in many conferences, workshops, and clinics at local, regional, and national levels. Jennifer’s favorite aspects of her professional field are helping students and participants recreate and get outside, and providing valuable professional development opportunities for her student staff.