Manager, Recreation and Sports

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Manager, Recreation and Sports will be responsible for coordinating and supervising recreational sports and managing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, to include club sports, intramural sports, special events, and fitness & wellness programs. Will coordinate and supervise student workers, full time support, and part time support staff. Responsible for maintaining and monitoring corresponding budgets and expenditures for all program levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage all operations of the college's student center, recreation, sports, and student wellness programs, including the hiring and supervision of employees, and budgeting
2. Coordinate, schedule, and evaluate campus-wide intramural sports, wellness programs, and sport clubs; this includes contracts, facilities and safety logistics, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, and assisting with campus calendar management in R25
3. Ensure attendance, performance, and adherence to college policy and procedures
4. Supervise the daily operations of recreational facilities (student center & outdoor recreational facilities), which include but are not limited to scheduling, facility management, risk management, and general policy control; schedule and facilitate departmental staff meetings
5. Hire, train, schedule, develop, and monitor departmental staff
6. Coordinate with the graphic designers to create departmental marketing materials and resources; market recreational programs through printed materials, social media, websites, and any other appropriate channels
7. Develop, participate in, and promote programs emphasizing wellness and the importance of a healthy lifestyle; evaluate programs and revise processes and procedures as needed
8. Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition
9. Maintain inventory for recreation, sports, and wellness programs; collect, report and assess data pertaining to recreational sports programs, facilities, and services; track and record daily statistical information pertaining to facility usage and event participation
10. Handle low-level student disciplinary issues that occur within student recreational facilities and at sport club competitions, maintaining appropriate documentation and referring more significant concerns through standard LSC procedures
11. Review and update recreational facility policies and procedures as needed
12. Collaborate with LSC sport club personnel and external sport club conference leadership to plan and organize LSC-CyFair participation in leagues
13. Respond to student questions, requests, and complaints in a timely manner
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned