Recreation Manager (Health Sciences Campus)

Temple University•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$47,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Division of Student Affairs is searching for a Recreation Manager. The Recreation Manager oversees daily operations of the HSC Recreation Center and intramural sports program within Student Faculty Center Activities & Operations (SFCAO). The role manages recreation services, intramural programming, student staff supervision, facility readiness, equipment needs, customer service, budgets, sales processes, and related billing. The Recreation Manager ensures the HSC Recreation Center operates as a safe, welcoming, and student-centered environment that supports well-being, belonging, and campus connection for HSC students, faculty, staff, and partners. This position uses participation, satisfaction, and operational data to improve programs, strengthen service delivery, and support departmental planning. The Recreation Manager also contributes to the SFCAO student employment program by recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating student staff through learning-centered employment practices that promote communication, teamwork, accountability, leadership, and service excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least two (2) years of experience working in Campus Recreation, Sports Administration, Recreation Management, Physical Education, or related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must be able to work flexible shifts between 6:30am-7pm as well as weekends when needed.
Be on-call as needed depending on event needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students and staff.
Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows OS.
Excellent time and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, parents, and staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to interact with a diverse group of internal and external clients.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently.
Ability to translate and communicate the mission of a complex, urban university.
Ability to persuasively represent University goals to various constituency groups.
Ability to multi-task and focus on completion of tasks and objectives while under stress of demanding work schedule.
Ability to maintain a positive and objective approach and attitude, even when confronted with difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of the HSC Recreation Center and intramural sports program.
Manages recreation services, intramural programming, student staff supervision, facility readiness, equipment needs, customer service, budgets, sales processes, and related billing.
Ensures the HSC Recreation Center operates as a safe, welcoming, and student-centered environment.
Uses data to improve programs, strengthen service delivery, and support departmental planning.
Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.