John Sweeney - Director

Job Responsibilities

Oversee and provide leadership for campus recreation program.
Supervise full time professional staff, support staff and student staff.
Responsible for managing indoor and outdoor recreation facilities on campus.
Administer Rec Sports Annual Budget.
Serve on Division of Student Affairs Executive Leadership Team.
Represent department on various divisional and university wide communities/activities.

John started his career recreational sports as a Graduate Assistant for Texas Tech University in 1976.
John came to Marquette Recreational Sports in 1978 as the Intramural Director, a position he held for 2 years before becoming an Assistant Director in 1980.
In 1983 John became the Associate Director for Marquette University Recreational Sports, holding the position until 1988.
From 1988-1994 John was the Director of Athletics and Recreation for the Milwaukee Athletic Club.
John became the Associate Director of Campus Recreation at Northern Illinois University in 1994 and was promoted to Director in 1997, he held the position for 10 years.
In 2007 John returned to Marquette University to become the Director of Recreational Sports, a position he has held since.

John is married to Barbara, they have four children Thomas, Danny, Mikes, and Maggie
John is originally from San Francisco and is a big Warriors, Giants, and 49ers fan. He also enjoys watching the Bucks, Brewers, and Packers. John is of course a huge fan of Marquette Basketball.
In his free time John officiates soccer and basketball, he also enjoys coaching both sports.