POSITION TITLE : Coordinator, Facilities & Events

REPORTS TO: Director, Recreation & Wellness

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assist the Director of Recreation & Wellness with daily facility management of the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex. This includes but is not limited to: Repairing and maintaining equipment (cardio & strength), handling service contracts, submitting maintenance-related requests and coordinating non-recreation programs and events (Athletics, Prep, University-wide functions). The Coordinator of Facilities also is the point of contact for external vendors and summer programs through the office of conference and events management.      

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

General Duties:

1) Assist & support Recreation Department initiatives, programs and services.

2) Assist with the management and supervision of the RecPlex facility, building staff and equipment.

3) Work directly with Conference and Events Management to determine facility availability and scheduling of Recreation programming, internal programming and external programming. 

4) Act as the liaison to external vendors and oversee service contracts and preventative maintenance contracts.

5) Prepare statistical reports related to the RecPlex facility (usage reports).

6) Create inventory logs to be used in planning capital expenditures.

7) Assist in the hiring and training of RecPlex building staff.

8) Review, update (and Create if necessary), operating and procedural manuals for the RecPlex.

9) Monitor and assess facility surfaces, and equipment related to fitness & group exercise classes, competitive sports programs, and facility operations.

10) Promote a clean, safe and secure environment for both staff and members.

11) Develop, and implement, an effective risk management plan for the department.

12) Conduct regular safety inspections of activities, facility operations, and equipment.

13) Work closely with the Director of Recreation & Wellness in evaluating RecPlex operations.

14) Communicate any closures or events that may impact use of the RecPlex facility.

15) Participate in long term strategic planning for the facility.

*Be an active member of NIRSA and/or other pertinent professional organizations

*Early morning, night and weekend working hours may be required.

*CPR First Aid/AED certification required.

EDUCATION: Essential: BS or BA from accredited institution of higher education in a recreation related field.

                        Desirable: MS of MA from accredited institution of higher education in a recreation related field.

EXPERIENCE: Essential: 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a recreation facility setting or relevant position.

                      Preferred: 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a higher education sports/recreation facility setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Highly organized with emphasis on facility management, scheduling, coordinating and administering programs within a higher education facility setting. 

• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in fitness-based machines and equipment.

• Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, scheduling software and website management preferred.

• Knowledge of Work Day functions related to completing expense reports, reconciliations and inputting vendors into the university Work Day system.

• The successful candidate will be a team player, and an advocate for students.

• Preferably has a background working in higher education.

Pay Range: $47,500 to $53,500
 
This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.
 
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category:

Athletics - Admin

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

Must apply through Fairfield University website : https://ffd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EmploymentOpportunities/job/Fairfield-CT/Coordinator--Facilities---Events_JR0001219