INSTITUTION/DEPARTMENT:  The University of Houston is a Division I college with over 46,000 undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled.  This campus is considered to be one of the most diverse student populations in the nation.  The Department of Campus Recreation has a $53 million facility that contains various activity spaces including gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, and an indoor climbing wall.  The aquatic facilities include a natatorium complete with competition pool, indoor spa and dry sauna; and outdoor leisure pool featuring waterfalls, slide, outdoor spa and sand volleyball. The natatorium is home to the UH varsity Swim and Dive program, as well as partners with several local organizations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Associate Director manages and oversees various comprehensive program areas within Campus Recreation, such as informal recreation, fitness, recreational sports and family programs, and the daily operation of various facilities including – the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, CRWC Field, Gertner Field Complex, and tennis courts. The Associate Director provides leadership, guidance, and support to student, graduate, and full-time staff; ensures the department’s strategic initiatives are  achieved, and ensures facilities, programs and services are maintained at a high quality to provide an environment that contributes to increased student engagement, learning and student success.  Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are required. This position reports to the Executive Director of Campus Recreation.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership support and oversight for various comprehensive programs (Informal Recreation, Fitness, Recreational Sports & Family Programs) and events related to program goals including the creation, implementation , and evaluation of programs and events, as well as the development and enforcement of operating/protocols policies and procedures and assists with compliance of other departmental and UH policies and procedures.
• Oversees on-boarding including recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of full-time professional staff; indirectly supervises other full-time and part-time staff and ensures accountability.
• Advances professional and student development plans through the creation, implementation, and support of development initiatives and opportunities for full-time professional, graduate, and student staff.
• Develops, administers, and analyzes multiple budgets and assists with development of the departmental budget and business plans including partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and revenue generation.
• Serves as a member of the departmental leadership team contributing to long-range strategic planning, assessments, facility planning, budget development, equipment purchases, risk management, preparedness and response, implementation of the departmental Business Continuity Plan, equipment purchases, and maintenance of accurate records. Creates various reports, strategic planning documents, and partnership agreements.
• Directs daily operations and management of all campus recreation facilities including scheduling, coordination, equipment inventory, maintenance, and usage of the CRWC, recreation fields, and tennis courts. Oversees routine, preventative, and deferred maintenance plans.
• Oversees all facility reservations and events, invoices, and contracts. Serve as point of contact and departmental representative for large scale events as needed, including day of event operations for major external events.
• Oversees service agreements and contracts with external vendors, serves as the liaison with UH Facilities Management and contracted vendors to support the coordination of maintenance, housekeeping services, and work orders. Serves as the point of contact for the Facilities Management Building Coordinators Program.
• Collaborates with campus partners within DSAES and academic units to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success. Serves as the departmental liaison with key internal and external partners including Athletics and Harris County Houston Sports Authority, as well as serves on various external committees within the institution and professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation or related field. Master's degree is preferred.  

Experience: Minimum requirements are 5-years of progressive experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity within campus recreation with an emphasis on staff development, fiscal management, program implementation, facility and event management and daily operations.  Applicants should demonstrate ability to lead and manage a coordinator, graduate, undergraduate student staff, interns and volunteers. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership ability are also desirable.  Team oriented ideals, willingness to work hard, and a desire to learn is important in this position.  

Skills or Certifications:  Must have Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid certifications; and must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification within first year of employment.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience                                                                                                                                          APPLICATIONS:

Applications will be taken until the position is filled, however review will begin on January 7, 2022.  Applicants must apply online at the University of Houston, Human Resources page at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/.  Please submit cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with online application.   Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is security sensitive and requires a criminal history investigation of the final candidate.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.