To apply for the Associate Director, Facilities and Operations, visit the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center website, Job #22005079.

University of Pittsburgh Campus Recreation continues to expand our team in preparing for our new 270,000 square foot, 9-story recreation and wellness center scheduled for opening fall 2024. The Associate Director, Facilities and Operations position is a newly created role integral to leading preparations for the expansion of Campus Recreation services and operations. This new facility is designed as a transformative space in the heart of campus serving as the intersection of well-being for the Pitt community, and houses Campus Recreation and elements of Student Health Services and University Counseling Center.

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking leader to join Campus Recreation as Associate Director, Facilities and Operations. As part of the Student Affairs Wellness team, Campus Recreation promotes the overall health and wellness of our entire community providing inclusive recreational and fitness opportunities. The Associate Director, Facilities and Operations provides visionary leadership, strategic planning, fiscal management, administration, supervision, and day to day decision making for facility operations and member services elements of the Department of Campus Recreation. Facilities currently include Baierl Student Recreation Center, the Pitt Sports Dome Complex, spaces in Bellefield Hall, Trees Hall, William Pitt Union, three swimming pools, and shared facilities with Athletics (Fitzgerald Field House, Cost Center).

The Associate Director, Facilities and Operations serves as a member of the Campus Recreation senior staff team and assists the Executive Director in department strategic planning, goal setting, and evaluation. The position explores and assesses emerging trends in facility operations, member services, and fitness equipment developing implementation plans. The Associate Director acts as the liaison managing all facility related service needs (e.g., fitness equipment maintenance, custodial, facility maintenance, landscape, etc.) ensuring high quality service levels in accordance with industry standards of care and specifications/contracts. The Associate Director leads department entrepreneurial efforts related to member services and facility rentals that add value and support financial sustainability of the unit.

The Associate Director supervises the following facility spaces including fitness areas, gymnasiums, pools, multi-purpose rooms, climbing/bouldering wall, driving range, and sports fields. The Associate Director supervises seven full-time staff and indirectly over 200 student employees. The Associate Director empowers professional and student staff in creating world-class wellness and recreation facilities and services.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

This position requires post baccalaureate credentials and/or equivalent education and independent experience. Master’s degree in recreation management/administration, sports management, exercise science, physical education, kinesiology, student affairs, or related field, and minimum 5 years of progressive recreation programming and/or fitness/recreation facility management experience preferably in a higher education environment. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills; ability to lead and mentor students; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with successful outcomes. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software is required. Current First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification or obtained within 6 months of hiring.

To Apply

For a full list of qualifications and to apply, go to the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center website. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted on the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center website.                                                                        

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.