Associate Director, Recreational Sports Facility Operations

Job Title
Associate Director, Recreational Sports Facility Operations
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Campus Recreation
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Associate Director of Facility Operations reports directly to the Campus Recreation Director. This position directs the Facility Operations of the Department of Campus Recreation. This includes the areas of Facility Operations, coordinating custodial operations, facility work orders, daily management of equipment maintenance, Aquatic Center maintenance, Campus Recreation Center special projects, Fort Worth campus recreation facilities, facility reservations and all other shared recreation facilities are managed through this position. The position is responsible for managing the department's risk management and first aid/CPR staff certification program.
This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, Texas with regular work hours of Monday to Friday; from 8am to 5pm or as work requirements indicate. This position requires a flexible work schedule which at times will require frequent attendance during evenings, weekends and some holidays. Additional hours may be required during peak periods. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.
Responsibilities
40% Administration
•Provides leadership as a senior staff member of the Department working directly with the Director to establish goals, objectives, and strategic plan; make departmental decisions; and develop and implement staff, facilities and programmatic policies and procedures for program areas (Aquatics, Facility Operations, Fitness and Wellness, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Recreation, and Sport Clubs) and multiple support areas.
•Provide leadership for the department in the absence of the Director
•Hire, train, supervise, appraise, and recognize direct reports: Assistant Director of Facility, Assistant Director of Aquatics, Assistant Director of Sports Clubs, and approximately 50 undergraduate employees
•Oversee all special events in facilities and special contracts
•Oversee the Student Recreation Center 90,000 sq. ft. facility (multi-sport courts, racquetball courts, fitness and weight room, climbing center, Aquatic Center, track, multipurpose rooms, boxing room, and support facilities to include policies and procedures, risk management, budgets, and staffing and training.
•Ensure staff compliance with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility inspections, and established university policies and procedures.
•Assist with coordinating department strategic planning including data collection and forecast for major facility and program expansions
•Manage the facility master schedule, reservation and solicitation process, and risk management plans for Campus Recreation Center
•Co-manage and coordinate facility reservation process of all shared athletic, academic and campus recreation sport facilities
•University Facilities Department or outside contracts
•Facilitate the Campus Recreation risk management program which includes running Safety Refreshers, Mini-drills and Drill Week, maintaining a department safety manual and ensuring all program areas and staff are completing all required safety policies and procedures.
20% Accounting/Statistics
•Forecast, prepare and administer $300,000 in revenue and expense budgets
•Oversee facility income projections and monitor fiscal year comparisons
•Oversee semester and annual program evaluations, assessments, and outcomes
•Assessment creation and development
•Approve staff time and ensure compliance with payroll and purchasing processes
•Assist with coordinating department strategic planning
10% Equipment
•Purchase and maintain large sport, fitness, programming, facility, custodial, camp and maintenance equipment for department
•Maintain and implement building systems and equipment replacement plans for department facilities
•Develop and oversee annual service and project contracts for department facilities and operations.
•Develop and oversee annual service and project contracts for technology
•Provide recommendations for space utilization to develop efficient and effective teams
•Ensure compliance of staff with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility inspections, and established Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
10% Professional development
•Attendance at scheduled Campus Recreation staff meetings and other related activities.
•Membership in University/Student Affairs Committees
•Be an active member of the Campus Recreation Advisory Council
•Participate in NIRSA and other recreation field related committees and conferences
•Present at professional conferences and workshops
•Benchmark other institutions to learn, compare and evaluate programs and facilities
10% University and Division committees
•University and Division committee work as assigned by the President of the University and the Vice President of Student Engagement and Success
10% Other
•In accordance with the Division of Student Engagement and Success/Department of Campus Recreation Strategic Plan, other duties as assigned
•This position requires a flexible work schedule which at times will require frequent attendance during evenings, weekends and some holidays. Additional hours may be required during peak periods
•Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Recreation Administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Eight years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Recreation Administration or related field

Certificates
Certified First Aid CPR/AED Instructor or obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Tarleton State University offers competitive wages, fully covered employee health insurance, comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance options are also available. Benefits also include paid vacation, paid sick leave, holiday pay, retirement plan, longevity pay and more.
The target base annual salary is $53,745 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration.
Documents required:
Completed online application
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Three professional references with complete contact information
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.