Campus Recreation Facility Assistant Manager

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions: Directly oversee all CAC operational needs, which may include scheduling, staffing, housekeeping, maintenance, and coordination of event set-up requirements. Coordinate with other GCU departments to determine supplemental set-up requirements for events held in the CAC and auxiliary recreation areas. Coordinate custodial and maintenance needs to include facility repair and equipment purchase, repair and replacement. Hire, train, and evaluate student workers, including leadership and enhanced digital training methods for student worker leads. Assist in hiring and training of new Facility Coordinators, including on-going mentorship and leadership collaboration with the Facility Manager. Oversee daily use and administration of recreation center membership management software system. Department lead administrator for Connect2 team/project management software system. Maintain good collaboration with Camps Recreation Staff and other university partners. Other duties as assigned. Equipment Used and Responsibility Good conflict resolution/mediation skills Proficient in event management, scheduling, and logistics Proficient skill in written and verbal communications Strong planning and organizational skills; able to deal with frequent interruptions. MS Office Suite proficiency. Experience with Fusion software for recreation management. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise graduate assistants, student workers and any assigned GCU staff Experience/ Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Sports Management, Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, or related field. Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record Must successfully pass a background check. Must be able to work flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends Physical Requirements: Sitting: 6-7 hours a day Standing: 1-2 hours a day Walking: 1-2 hours a day Lifting: Occasionally Carrying: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally Squatting: Occasionally Kneeling: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Reaching: Occasionally Grasping: Frequently Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously Driving: Occasionally Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, some work will be outside and subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. Work may be remote as needed. GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

• Good conflict resolution/mediation skills
• Proficient in event management, scheduling, and logistics
• Proficient skill in written and verbal communications
• Strong planning and organizational skills; able to deal with frequent interruptions.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Experience with Fusion software for recreation management.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Sports Management, Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee all CAC operational needs, which may include scheduling, staffing, housekeeping, maintenance, and coordination of event set-up requirements.
• Coordinate with other GCU departments to determine supplemental set-up requirements for events held in the CAC and auxiliary recreation areas.
• Coordinate custodial and maintenance needs to include facility repair and equipment purchase, repair and replacement.
• Hire, train, and evaluate student workers, including leadership and enhanced digital training methods for student worker leads.
• Assist in hiring and training of new Facility Coordinators, including on-going mentorship and leadership collaboration with the Facility Manager.
• Oversee daily use and administration of recreation center membership management software system.
• Department lead administrator for Connect2 team/project management software system.
• Maintain good collaboration with Camps Recreation Staff and other university partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager