Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach campus is seeking an energetic Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations and Risk Management oversees all facility operations-related aspects for the Department of Fitness and Wellness, including reservations, welcome desk, event scheduling, and building maintenance. The Assistant Director will coordinate with a variety of staff, vendors, and patrons to ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, and operational soundness of the Department of Fitness and Wellness spaces (including the outdoor pool) and related scheduling needs.

The  Assistant Director assist in departmental-level strategic planning, forecasting budget needs, managing equipment inventories, and reconciling regular fiscal obligations such as expense reports, purchase requisitions, etc. Incumbent will serve as the master administrator for the facility management software and manage all facility-related access items, scheduling, and maintenance concerns.

Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations and Risk Management 

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, pool, and surrounding lawns, including inputting and approving event request and associated billing
• Input and oversee all building-related facility repair requests and coordinate with respective vendors to ensure timely completion
• Oversee Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures
• Manage departmental purchasing card and complete purchases for program areas (including outdoor adventures, climbing wall, swim lessons, etc.) as needed and reconcile transactions.

Employee management and development (Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures, Welcome Desk Staff, Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors)

• Manage and support the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures
• Recruit, hire, train and provide leadership to student welcome desk, aquatics, and facilities staff.
• Conduct regular training sessions for welcome desk and other student support staff to ensure a high standard of facility operations.
• Schedule and coordinate student staff to ensure appropriate coverage during operational hours.
• Manage certifications, scheduling, and risk management skills and trainings for student employees.

Administrative

• Support the operational, fiscal, program management, and employee development needs of the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures including attendance at various internal and external trainings to support in this capacity.
• Support all functions of the Fitness and Wellness Department as related to facility operations and reservation/ event scheduling.
• Oversee fitness facility reservation requests and scheduling.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the floor, respond to participant questions and concerns, monitor supply inventory.
• Manage and reconcile departmental purchasing card.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:  

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.    

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, exercise science or other relevant field required.
• Experience training and supervising student staff utilizing best practices for customer service.
• Experience supervising recreation facilities and aquatic spaces.
• Experience with reservation management and billing
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred
• Current Red Cross CPR Instructor certification preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient computer skills, ability to use sound management principles and work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse constituencies.