Position Details

The Office of Campus Recreation at The University of Tampa has an opening for the position Coordinator of Student Operations. This position will be responsible for providing high quality leadership and management to the Student Operations staff of the Benson Alex Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center. This position reports to the Associate Director, Fitness.

As a member of the Office of Student Affairs, this position will uphold the values of data-informed practice, sense of belonging, overall well-being, professional staff development, retention and persistence, and Spartan Ready® culture. The work of this position will intentionally align with strategic focus areas to advance the mission and vision of Student Affairs, which results in student learning and support for students to grow as global citizens.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities

1.    Coordinate the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation for Fitness & Recreation Center student staff, including (2) Student Coordinator, and (70+) Operations Assistants.

2.    Facilitate regularly scheduled operation staff meetings and training sessions.

3.    Develop and execute meaningful trainings, workshops and programs focused on student development, particularly in the areas of customer service, teamwork, communication and professionalism.

4.    Directly responsible for oversight of several computer applications that are necessary for the day-to-day operations of the facility. Programs include but are not limited to Whentowork for employee scheduling, Fusion for access control, memberships and sales, and Connect2Concepts for internal operations.

5.    Autonomously manage administrative tasks with attention to detail including but not limited to weekly employee payroll, employee onboarding documents, upkeep of manuals, employee scheduling, employee files, employee and patron communications, and upkeep of software applications.

6.    Represent the Office of Campus Recreation at various events, fairs and on work teams and committees.

7.    Prepare regular written communication such as monthly and annual reports, financial and participation reports, and equipment and cleaning supply inventory reports as needed.

8.    Assist with the review, development and implementation of all rules, regulations and policies within the Office of Campus Recreation. 

9.    Responsible for risk management in all unique or shared campus recreation facilities. 

10. Regularly engage with UT campus community by collaborating with campus partners, particularly ITS, and attending trainings, workshops and presentations for professional development.

11. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Requirements

1.    Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree Preferred. Preference given to degrees in Exercise Science, Health Science, Recreation Management, Sport Management, and Student Affairs or related field.

3.    Experience managing students, part-time and/or full-time employees.  

4.     Knowledge of the day-to-day operational requirements of a fitness center and gym facility preferred.  5.    Previous experience with technology such as InnoSoft Fusion, WhenToWork, Connect2Concepts or similar programs preferred.

6.    Must be able to communicate clearly with students, faculty and staff.

7.    Flexibility to be present, work, and manage events during evenings, late nights and weekends.

8.    Must have or attain (within 90 days of employment) a valid CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor Certification from the American Red Cross.

9. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.

10. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment section at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Flexibility to work and manage events during evenings, late nights and weekends.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
•    FREE Tuition
•    Generous paid leave
•    Wellness initiatives
•    100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
•    100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
•    100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
•    Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
•    FREE On-Campus Parking
•    Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
•    Fitness Center 
•    Pet Insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    And more!

About University of Tampa

From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall – Tampa’s signature National Historic Landmark – to the $900 million in new construction completed or underway since 1998, The University of Tampa’s globally connected campus is the beating heart of a vibrant urban oasis. A distinguished faculty and approximately 10,566 students from all 50 states and most of the world's countries are joined in a university ranked among the best of the best by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and The Princeton Review.A medium-sized private university, UT offers more than 200 academic programs taught by a faculty as passionate about students’ success as they are about their areas of expertise. Championship sports, student activities, community service, honors, leadership and study abroad programs complete an extraordinary academic experience that prepares students for anywhere a world-class education can take you.

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