University Recreation (UREC) is an integral part of the Health & Wellbeing Unit within Student Affairs. UREC includes facilities, programs, and services designed to empower members of the UNC Charlotte community, with a particular focus on students, to be physically active and develop lifelong health and wellbeing behaviors. The department includes two indoor recreation centers, two field complexes, an outdoor fitness park, sport programs, and fitness programs. UREC also provides an exceptional employment experience to more than 250 students that intentionally seeks to develop essential career readiness skills.

The Assistant Director of Facility Operations is an essential member of the UREC team, providing management of daily operations for University Recreation facilities including the University Recreation Center and Calisthenic Outdoor Recreation Equipment (CORE), along with direct supervision of the Coordinator of Facility Operations.

• Manage daily operations of University Recreation facilities, including the University Recreation Center and CORE outdoor fitness space
• Manage fitness spaces and associated equipment, including the development and implementation of the fitness equipment replacement plan
• Coordinate building access for the University Recreation Center
• Assist in coordination of policies, procedures, payments, and maintenance of memberships and daily passes
• Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices
• Collaborate with the Outreach & Engagement team to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring increased visibility of UREC facilities
• Maintain facility operations pages on the UREC website
• Review daily reports and respond/delegate any necessary action as appropriate
• Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess facility operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
• Assist in the development, oversight, and analysis of budgets, including expenditures, fees, and other revenue

• • Supervise the Coordinator of Facility Operations
  • Meet one-on-one weekly with the coordinator
  • Supervise student employees, including Building Managers and Exceptional Children Services students
  • Provide support, guidance, and indirect supervision of student employees supervised by the Coordinator of Facility Operations
  • Facilitate student employee trainings and meetings that ensure job responsibilities are able to met, as well as the development of leadership and other career readiness skills

• • Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings and assigned department committees
  • Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities
  • Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing

• • Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings
  • Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committees and working groups as assigned
  • Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations
  • Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Operations

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Minimum Education/Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field
  • 2 years of experience operating recreation, fitness, and/or athletics facilities
  • Experience supervising part-time or full-time staff

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• • Master’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or related field
  • Certified Instructor for First Aid, CPR, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogen training
  • Recognized experience at the collegiate level in administration and supervision of fitness programs and facilities
  • Two years of experience managing strength and condition spaces in a collegiate recreation environment
  • Knowledge and experience in budget planning and fiscal management
  • An understanding of student development theory and demonstrated success in implementing recreational training and conditioning programs to a culturally diverse population
  • Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and dedication to risk management
  • Experience with management and personnel software such as, but not limited to Do Sport Easy (DSE), Shift Planner, Blackboard, and Connect-2

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte: University Recreation

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is located in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of 30,448, which is record enrollment. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.The Division of Student Affairs is the 3rd largest of 8 divisions at UNC Charlotte with 500 employees and $100M budget from all fund sources. The staff advance the educational mission of the university by creating inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.

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