Campus Recreation Coordinator- Aquatics Coordinator

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Employees develop and implement campus recreation programs in one or more areas of the following: intramural, fitness, facility, sports clubs, wellness, outdoor recreation, aquatics, e-sports. They will supervise indoor and outdoor activities and facilities related to campus recreation programs. They work under general supervision from designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties

Develops, schedules, evaluates, and directs recreational programs and services for the university community;

supervises and schedules various recreation programs, indoor and outdoor;

conducts training sessions and/or seminars for recreational staff members;

develops campus recreation programs and classes that fall in line with trends, developments, and student interest in the designated area of campus recreation;

manages or oversees recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment, as well as operating and maintaining, or instructing others on how to operate and maintain equipment;

develops and programs recreational activities in cooperation with the surrounding community;

interacts with student groups and committees in order to coordinate recreational events for the university; interacts with a wide variety of university constituencies such as students, student organizations, university-wide committees, alumni, family members of constituencies, and the general public to design, develop and direct recreational events, services programs and activities for the university;

provides leadership, supervision, professional development and management to students and staff;

provides leadership and direction with equipment purchases, maintenance, replacement and long-range planning. Assists in developing equipment specifications, acquisition and replacement;

performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Any one of the following, from the categories below:

A. Master's degree in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Kinesiology, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Recreation, or closely related field)

OR

B. Final semester or completed Graduate Assistantship with campus recreation or similar department performing duties for two (2) academic years consistent in area of specialization inherent to the position.

OR

C. Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Kinesiology, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Recreation, or closely related field) AND One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the promotion, design, development, and/or administration of recreational programs.

OR

D. Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience in promotion, design, development, and/or administration of recreational programs, intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, park district or similar organization that provides similar program.