Manager, Campus Recreation

Lindenwood University • Jasper, IN

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About The Position

The manager for campus recreation is responsible for managing and maintaining campus fitness facilities, intramural sports programs, and associated events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ related professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Knowledge of fitness programs, equipment, and intramural sports programs
• Demonstrated staff supervision skills with a commitment to professional staff development
• Ability to articulate expectations for the Campus Recreation department
• Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, students, and staff
• Ability to demonstrate confidence, leadership, creativity, and initiative
• Highly developed analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of online intramural sports management and facility management software
• General contract and risk management knowledge
• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field (human performance, exercise science, higher education, student affairs, human resource management, business, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements all policies and procedures required to manage fitness facility
• Purchases and maintains required supplies and equipment; collects equipment proposals and quotes from fitness vendors
• Ensures adherence to University policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
• Creates and enforces rules/regulations regarding disciplinary issues in Evans Commons Recreational Center and within Lindenwood’s intramural sports programs
• Provides ongoing assessment and data management for all programs, activities, and individuals associated with campus recreation programs
• Promotes and enforces conflict resolution in Evans Commons and intramural sports programs
• Selects, trains, and supervises student employees; hires and supervises sports officials and fitness instructors
• Executes on disciplinary and termination processes as outlined by University policies and procedures
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Supports Lindenwood students by providing and maintaining a space that allows for student development outside of the classroom
• Promotes Evans Commons Recreational Center and its fitness and intramural sports programs
• Manages the intramural events and recreational center calendar
• Assists with the development and execution of departmental plans, goals, and assessments
• Job may require other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees