Job Title

Assistant Director, Campus Recreation Facility Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus Recreation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Facility Operations, reporting to the Associate Director of Operations-Campus Recreation, will help direct facility operations for Campus Recreation. This includes the areas of Facility Operations, coordinating custodial operations, facility work orders, daily management of equipment maintenance, Campus Recreation Center special projects, Esports Lounge, Fort Worth campus recreation facilities, facility reservations and all other shared recreation facilities are managed through this position.

This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours include Monday to Friday; from 8am to 5pm. This position requires a flexible work schedule, which at times will require frequent evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Travel to the Fort Worth Campus periodically. Additional hours may be required during peak periods. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities
40% Administration:

• Manage the Student Recreation Center 90,000 sq. ft. facility at the Stephenville campus (multi-sport courts, racquetball courts, fitness and weight room, climbing center, Aquatic Center, track, multipurpose rooms, boxing area, and support facilities to include policies and procedures, risk management, budgets, and staffing and training.

• Support the facility and maintain equipment at the Fort Worth Campus.

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate approximately 60 undergraduate employees and 1 graduate assistant

• Assist with all student development and continuing education efforts

• Conduct regular meetings with student staff

• Develop curriculum/master calendar for student staff development and implement for Facility Operations staff

• Ensure staff compliance with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility inspections, and established university policies and procedures

• Oversee and ensure all student staff are compliant with safety and risk management practices

• Responsible for tracking and reporting of facility counts including entries, tours and event participation

• Manage the facility master schedule, reservation and solicitation process, and risk management plans for Stephenville and Fort Worth Campus Recreation Center

• Assist with coordinating program strategic planning including data collection and forecast for major facility and program expansions

• Co-manage and coordinate facility reservation process of all shared athletic, academic and campus recreation sport facilities

• Manage facility memberships services

• Train and mentor student employees with Fusion campus recreation software

• Record and enter work orders for all Campus Recreation facilities

• Work with Campus Operations on university facility initiatives

• Attend regular University Risk Management meetings

• Review Facilities policies and procedures

• Assist in Risk Management assessment of Facilities

20% Facility/Equipment:

• Purchase and maintain large sport, fitness, programming, facility, custodial, camp and maintenance equipment for department

• Maintain inventory of Campus Recreation equipment in Stephenville and Fort Worth

• Maintain and implement building systems and equipment replacement plans for department facilities

• Develop and oversee annual service and project contracts for department facilities and operations

• Develop and oversee annual service and project contracts for technology

• Provide recommendations for space utilization to develop efficient and effective programs

• Ensure compliance of staff with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility inspections, and established Campus Recreation policies & procedures

15% Accounting/Assessment:

• Forecast, prepare and administer $300,000 in revenue and expense budgets

• Oversee Facilities income projections and monitor fiscal year comparisons

• Oversee semester and annual program evaluations, assessments, and outcomes

• Assessment creation and development

• Approve staff time and ensure compliance with payroll and purchasing processes

• Assist with coordinating department strategic planning

15% Professional Development:

• Participate in NIRSA and other recreation field related committees and conferences

• Present at professional conferences and workshops

• Benchmark other institutions to learn, compare and evaluate programs and facilities

• Maintain communication with colleagues in the field of campus recreation.

10% Other:

• In accordance with the Division of Student Engagement and Success/Department of Campus Recreation Strategic Plan, other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of related experience

Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or obtained within the first 90 days of hire

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification or obtained within the first 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of campus recreation as demonstrated by a minimum of 2 years of full-time employment in a college or University level campus recreation program

• College/university facilities experience

• American Red Cross CPR/AED, First Aid certified

• American Red Cross CPR/AED, First Aid Instructor

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $47,000 to $61,940.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.