Appalachian State University invites interested applicants for the position of Coordinator of Facilities and Operations to become a part of the University Recreation (UREC) team as we facilitate an environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community. 

The Coordinator of Facilities and Operations is primarily responsible for the day-to-day overall operations of the following UREC Facilities: Student Recreation Center (SRC), the Quinn Center, and Mt. Mitchell Fitness Center. Additionally they provide operational support to State Farms Fields and Broadstone.  Responsibilities include student staff supervision, facility daily operations, event management, and risk management planning.  The Coordinator will supervise a team of approximately (40) Facility Supervisors, approximately (20) Operations Assistants, approximately (40) Front Desk Attendants, (4-6) Facilities and Operations Program Managers, and a Facilities and Operations Graduate Assistant.  This position will serve on the Leadership Team with University Recreation and will report directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least (1) year of full-time experience or (2) years as a Graduate Assistant with similar responsibilities.
• Experience leading and overseeing staff.
• Possess a background in facility operations and management, facility scheduling, and event management.
• Possess strong organizational skills. Attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related area.
• Practical experience as a facility supervisor and/or understanding of collegiate recreational facilities services.
• Experience providing student leadership development opportunities in a college recreation setting.
• Active involvement in higher education national organizations (NIRSA, NASPA, etc).

For full job description and how to apply:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES WEBSITE. Application Direct Link

For full consideration, applicants must submit all the required documents which should clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the requirements of the position.

1. Cover letter, which summarizes qualifications and expresses interest in the position.
2. Current resume, which includes dates of employment.
3. List a minimum of 3 professional references including contact information, in which capacity you know the reference, their current position, current institution/organization, how long you have known the reference.

Deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2025.

For questions, please contact Eddie Simmons, Associate Director of Facilities and Operations at University Recreation at: simmnsed@appstate.edu

About the University: As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online.  App State aspires to be the destination institution for dedicated students who seek challenging academic programs and co-curricular experiences, engaged faculty and a vibrant campus culture that will shape them into engaged, responsible global citizens. Inspired by the ideal of sustainable community, we seek to deliver the Southeast’s best comprehensive, progressive education. Learn more here.    

About Boone, NC: Boone is a college town in the best sense — a place where people say hello on the street and a vibrant downtown is just a block from campus. Its eclectic hub, known as King Street, features specialty shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round for hiking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing and other activities. Learn more here.

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University Recreation at Appalachian State University facilitates an environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community to enhance student learning and development.

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