Manager, Operations & Events

University of Akron • Akron, OH

12d

About The Position

Coordinate campus and community usage of the SRWC and ONAT. Cultivate partnerships with campus departments, student organizations and community-based groups to utilize campus recreational facilities for compatible activities that benefit the University and provide additional revenue to support recreational services department. Essential Functions: Coordinate scheduling of recreational facility spaces for campus organizations, student groups, and community organizations including; Ocasek Natatorium for swimming and diving events, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, and Buchtel Field. Assist fellow SRWS Program Area Managers with scheduling internal program space. Coordination of space includes creating contractual agreements, arranging set-up & tear-down responsibilities, supervision of rentals, cleaning, payments, and ensuring safety standards are adhered to. Assist in management of daily operations of recreational facility spaces to include Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Ocasek Natatorium, and Buchtel Field. Assist in development of training plans for facility operations staff to include Aquatics Program, Informal Recreation Program, and Fitness & Wellness Program. Assist SRWS Aquatics Program and Informal Recreation Program in ability to: recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff Assist in management of Aquatics Programs to include American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, semi-private and private swim lessons, marketing and promotion of events, evaluation and assessment of outcomes, and external communications to program participants. Assist in maintenance and upkeep of facilities to include SRWC & ONAT facilities. Coordinate with appropriate personnel both internal and external to the SRWS Department to maintain cleanliness & safety standards of equipment.

Requirements

• Requires a relevant bachelor's degree
• Requires a minimum of 1 year experience with special event programming.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks.
• Supervisory experience of staff and/or students, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work non-traditional work week, and ability to work in a high-tempo work environment.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite of programs and membership/facility management software.
• American Red Cross CPR (or equivalent) Instructor (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

• demonstrated experience within an aquatics program environment to include; swim meet management, knowledge of Colorado Timing equipment, &/or knowledge of Hy-Tek Swim Meet Management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of recreational facility spaces for campus organizations, student groups, and community organizations including; Ocasek Natatorium for swimming and diving events, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, and Buchtel Field.
• Assist fellow SRWS Program Area Managers with scheduling internal program space.
• Coordination of space includes creating contractual agreements, arranging set-up & tear-down responsibilities, supervision of rentals, cleaning, payments, and ensuring safety standards are adhered to.
• Assist in management of daily operations of recreational facility spaces to include Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Ocasek Natatorium, and Buchtel Field.
• Assist in development of training plans for facility operations staff to include Aquatics Program, Informal Recreation Program, and Fitness & Wellness Program.
• Assist SRWS Aquatics Program and Informal Recreation Program in ability to: recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff
• Assist in management of Aquatics Programs to include American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, semi-private and private swim lessons, marketing and promotion of events, evaluation and assessment of outcomes, and external communications to program participants.
• Assist in maintenance and upkeep of facilities to include SRWC & ONAT facilities.
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel both internal and external to the SRWS Department to maintain cleanliness & safety standards of equipment.

Benefits

• The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
• In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

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