University of West Florida

Division of Academic Engagement & Student Affairs

Recreation

Coordinator - 100920

The University of West Florida, located in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for the full-time position of:

Coordinator, 100920

Job Summary: Manage and coordinates day to day operations of the Aquatic Center. The Coordinator will be responsible for hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling the Aquatic Center student and OPS staff and will supervise the activities of graduate, undergraduate and OPS staff to ensure the Aquatic Center is opened and closed at the posted times and that event set-up/tear down is executed as stated in customer contracts. Assists in generating all deposits and daily reconciliation of all cash, credit, and check transactions and issuing refunds for Aquatic Center and HLS Facility, as needed. Manages the special events in the Aquatic Center. Assists, as needed, in managing events in the HLS Facility. Coordinates facility reservations, identifies risk management issues and ensures conflicts between users are solved in a professional manner. Develop and maintain effective relationships with facility users. Administer contracts that includes reviewing, planning, and executing events within the Aquatic Center. Coordinate and communicate facility set up diagrams to staff and patrons. Responsible for ensuring ADA, state fire codes, and building emergency action plans are followed. Manage patron complaints and solve customer service issues. A vital component of this position is a demonstrated ability to work autonomously with initiative, critical and creative thinking, a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service and communication.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Position Qualifications: Master's degree in student affairs, sports management or an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. Incumbent will be required to have Lifeguard Instructor certification or obtain within 6 months of successful employment; good interpersonal communication skills and customer service skills; conflict resolution and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising student staff; experience with assessment of participation satisfaction; excellent written skills; experience in EMS and recreation management software.

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 annually. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references to the online application. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to the Florida public records

The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, the crown jewel of Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, known worldwide for its pristine white-sand beaches. The area is famous for its pleasant climate and location on the Gulf of Mexico and enjoys a comparatively low cost of living. The campus is situated on a 1,600-acre nature preserve where over 12,000 students enjoy the benefits of small classes and personal attention from their professors.