Recreation Facilities Coordinator - 528894

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Recreation Facilities Coordinator assists in the professional management and supervision of The University of Alabama's Student Recreation Center and various university facilities available to students. The Recreation Facilities Coordinator assists in the professional management and supervision of The University of Alabama's Student Recreation Center, Robert E. Witt Student Activity Center, Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, and seasonal staffing of the Outdoor Pool during weekday, afternoon and evening hours. During evening hours, this position shares responsibility for all functions relating to the operations and maintenance of UREC facilities including but not limited to: patron services and amenities, supervision of approximately 125-150 part-time student operations assistants and student building supervisors, scheduling of facilities, revenue accounting, risk assessment and management, issuance and maintenance of sports and fitness equipment, sports equipment inventory, policy administration, and injury management. This position is responsible for communicating issues with facility maintenance and mechanical systems to the Assistant Director for Recreation Facilities. The Recreation Facilities Coordinator provides a respectful, supportive, and healthy environment for University Recreation participants, and ensures the safety and wellbeing of participants which creates an environment for health and fitness improvement. This position works to support department and University goals in student employment opportunities, patron relations, program offerings, and special events. The Recreation Facilities Coordinator works to maximize student experiences by providing educational and recreational opportunities to the University community, including development opportunities for student staff. This position will also hold primary responsibilities in managing patron services and relations, managing equipment, and administrative tasks such as payroll, budgeting and accounting. This position has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures. Hours vary to include some nights and weekends for staff training and development, events and other activities. On call for emergencies at assigned facilities. Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Responsible for holding staff accountable for completion of required training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience in facility operations in a collegiate or municipal recreation work environment.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Progressive experience, knowledge, and understanding of recreation facility operations and management.
Effective customer relations, strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with successful management of recreation facilities.
Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of progressive facility management experience in a campus recreation or similar setting.
Experience with recreation management systems, such as FUSION and Connect2Concepts preferred.
CPR and First Aid Instructor certification required, or ability to attain within six months of hire date.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Responsibilities

Assists in the professional management and supervision of The University of Alabama's Student Recreation Center and various university facilities available to students.
Shares responsibility for all functions relating to the operations and maintenance of UREC facilities including but not limited to: patron services and amenities, supervision of approximately 125-150 part-time student operations assistants and student building supervisors, scheduling of facilities, revenue accounting, risk assessment and management, issuance and maintenance of sports and fitness equipment, sports equipment inventory, policy administration, and injury management.
Communicating issues with facility maintenance and mechanical systems to the Assistant Director for Recreation Facilities.
Provides a respectful, supportive, and healthy environment for University Recreation participants, and ensures the safety and wellbeing of participants which creates an environment for health and fitness improvement.
Supports department and University goals in student employment opportunities, patron relations, program offerings, and special events.
Maximizes student experiences by providing educational and recreational opportunities to the University community, including development opportunities for student staff.
Managing patron services and relations, managing equipment, and administrative tasks such as payroll, budgeting and accounting.
Financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.
Holding staff accountable for completion of required training.