Austin Hargett

Austin Hargett is an experienced professional in recreation management, currently serving as the Associate Director of Athletics for Recreation and Facilities at Pratt Institute since November 2021. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations for recreation programming and ARC facilities, managing a team of facility supervisors and student employees. Prior to this role, Austin held positions at Hofstra University as Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, where contributions included planning and implementing intramural activities and ensuring facility operations for a large student population. Experience also includes roles as Summer Sports Coordinator at LaGuardia Community College and internships at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, alongside retail experience as a Sales Specialist for Under Armour. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in Recreation Education from Lehman College and a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration from the State University of New York at Fredonia.