Assistant Athletic Facility Manager

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

54d•$17

About The Position

The University of Chicago community includes approximately 5,600 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 300 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life. The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence. The job provides operations support, acting as an informal resource related to the operations of the indoor and outdoor athletic and recreational facilities. Responsible for employees who conduct risk management, event management, security, scheduling, membership services, and equipment and vehicle maintenance related to these facilities.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Must be able to read and write; must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be capable of communicating effectively with supervisor, students, staff, faculty and the public.
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
CPR/AED certifications.
First Aid certification.
Review of emergency protocols.
Fire Safety Test.
Ability to keep records, assemble and organize date, and prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.

Responsibilities

This is a part time, non-benefit eligible position; hours cannot exceed 1,000 in 1 year.
The job provides operations support, acting as an informal resource related to the operations of the indoor and outdoor athletic and recreational facilities.
Responsible for employees who conduct risk management, event management, security, scheduling, membership services, and equipment and vehicle maintenance related to these facilities.
Weekday evening/weekend oversight of the controlled access of athletic /recreational facilities (indoor/outdoor): responsible for the weekday evening/weekend facilities security, oversight and risk management of the athletic/recreational facilities.
Supervision and evaluation of front desk employees, fitness center supervisors, lifeguards, etc.
Enforce facilities policies and procedures.
Weekday evening/weekend oversight of membership services: responsible for the sale of membership passes, locker rentals, towel service, merchandise sales, etc.
Weekday evening/weekend event management duties as assigned: follow guidelines and procedures that have been established for overseeing an event.
Includes oversight of Athletic Aides at assigned events.
Public relations.
Supports the implementation of employee policies and procedures as well as ensuring adherence to union guidelines.
Handles peripheral responsibilities for event management, security and controlled access, scheduling, membership services, marketing, facilities services, and oversight of equipment maintenance.
Performs other related work as needed.