"Assistant Director, Rec Sports - R-074138"

Job Title

Assistant Director, Rec Sports

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. 

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Areas #1: Facility Management 

Percent Effort: 40%     

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Dugan Wellness Center (DWC), including work areas of gymnasium, equipment checkout, facility reservations, and the outdoor pool operations.

Assists with facility equipment upkeep through preventative maintenance and rotation plans by providing equipment purchase recommendations to the Associate Director & Director.

Oversee the Fusion software package for the department and serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting, training, and configuration.

Budgeting responsibilities include assisting in managing the operational budget for the DWC and directly managing the aquatics program budget.

Oversees pool water testing, chemical supply ordering and storage in coordination with University Facilities staff and facility technician.

Communicates with internal and internal partners for DWC reservations, including securing staffing for set up, tear down and event management

Assists in departmental risk management by coordinating and overseeing certification courses in American Red

Cross CPR/ AED/First Aid and Lifeguarding, ensuring all personnel certifications are filed and coordinates

departmental wide training of the Emergency Action Plan.

Functional Areas #2: Personnel Management 

Percent Effort: 40%     

Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, mentors, evaluates, and manages a future fulltime Events Coordinator, graduate assistant, facility attendants, and lifeguards in compliance with departmental and University regulations.

Directly oversees the certifications and trains First Aid CPR Instructors

Assists in departmental risk management by coordinating and overseeing certification courses in American Red Cross CPR/ AED/First Aid and Lifeguarding, ensuring all personnel certifications are filed and coordinates

departmental wide training of the Emergency Action Plan.

Oversees regular in-service trainings and meetings for facility attendants and lifeguards and ensures staff training is within compliance for operation.

Functional Areas #3: Program Administration 

Percent Effort: 20%     

Develops and oversees aquatics programming, including the creation and implementation of wellbeing student

focused special events and a youth focused swim lesson program hosted at the Dugan pool.

Assist and lead departmental and university wide special events

Gather participation numbers and demographic information for program enhancement

Prepare, forecast, and monitor program-related budgets

Prepare and submit regular feedback, including quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, participation counts, goal updates and key performance indicators

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QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required in Recreation or Sports Management or other closely related field.

Six years of related experience.

Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

Masters degree and four (4) years of related experience

Experience related to facility/event management and scheduling multiple spaces and programs.

Experience with hiring and supervision of a support staff/team.

Experience developing and implementing recreational aquatics programs with increasing level of responsibility.

Possess strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills.

Knowledge of risk management related to facility operations

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to work weekends and evenings as needed.

First Aid/CPR Certification

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Lifeguard certification

CPR/ WSI Instructor

CPO or APO

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

Medical

$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

Employee and Spouse

Employee and Children

Employee and Family coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Dual Career Partner Program

Work Life Solutions:

Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

Public Loan Forgiveness

Book scholarships

100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.