"Assistant Director Recreation Facilities - 527978"

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Recreation Facilities provides professional management and supervision to the University of Alabama's University Recreation Complex. Maintains safety standards, point of entry, financial transactions, and customer service. Serves as the direct contact with students, patrons and outside groups inquiring about reserving facility space at the Student Recreation Center, Robert E. Witt Center Student Activity Center, Aquatic Center, Outdoor Pool, Fields Complex, and Tennis Courts.

Additional Department Summary

This position provides professional management and supervision to University Recreation facilities. In this capacity, the Assistant Director has responsibility for functions relating to the operations of the facility including but not limited to: risk assessment, management and injury prevention; member experience and relations; student staff development; direct supervision and evaluation of the Recreation Facilities and Event Logistics Coordinators and indirect supervision and evaluation of approximately 160-175 part-time student assistants and student building supervisors; scheduling of facilities; issuance and maintenance of sports and fitness equipment and sports equipment inventory; policy administration; facility assessment and monitoring of mechanical systems.
Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of recreation facility management experience; OR Master's degree and four (4) years of recreation facility management experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

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.

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and four (4) years of experience as a professional in recreation facility management.
Supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt employees. Event management experience. National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Membership and working knowledge of risk management practices within a recreation setting.