Facilities and Recreation Programming Specialist

Position Title:

Facilities and Recreation Programming Specialist

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Working on behalf of the entire university community, campus recreation is the campus leader in providing opportunities that meet the rising national standards and evolving trends in health, fitness and holistic wellness. Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director for Campus Recreation and Special Events, the Facilities and Recreation Programming Specialist is responsible for the daily operations, management, staffing, and supervision of all activities and programming in recreation facilities, including the O’Pake Fitness and Recreation Center and Esports lab on the Hawk Hill campus, as well as the Woodland Fitness Center on the University City campus. The position provides oversight to all standard club sports and is a key liaison for campus partners in the Office of Facilities Management, the Office of Public Safety and Security, Conferences and Event Services and Student Employment.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct regular inspections of recreation facilities and coordinate with University facilities, housekeeping, contracted third parties, etc. to ensure facilities and associated equipment are clean, safe, and properly maintained.

• Serve as the primary scheduling contact for all recreation indoor and outdoor facilities and programming.

• Coordinate with the Office of Conferences and Event Services to schedule and support University events hosted in recreation facilities.

• Oversee all aspects of our standard club sports programs including advising and support to individual teams regarding recruitment, registration/onboarding, practice and game scheduling, injury reporting and insurance claims, budget and purchasing, inventory and equipment, travel, fundraising, goal setting, and marketing and communications.

• Assist with creating and leading educational sessions for club sport and intramural sport leaders and athletes related to university rules, policies, and procedures. Including, but not limited to budget policies, transportation policies, disciplinary policies, practice and game scheduling policies, fund raising, etc.

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and manage payroll for student workers to assist with facility and program management.

• Foster a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness and a sense of belonging throughout all aspects of the department, including but not limited to, facilities, staffing, events, and programming.

• Work closely with supervisor on issues related to student health and safety, including provision of care, emergency plans, insurance, and maintenance of medical information

• Collaborate with university marketing and communications, as well as internal staff and sport leaders, to maintain office website, promotional materials, and other social network media.

• Participate in University events that support the academic mission of the institution and the work of students, student organizations and the Department of Athletics and Recreation team as needed.

• The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and previous experience in an Intercollegiate Athletics or Campus Recreation Department as a participant or staff member.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• High-level problem-solving and critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail.

• Ability to adapt, prioritize tasks, and be decisive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and under pressure.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with diverse constituents.

• Understand the need for a customer service-focused approach.

• Adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.

• May be required to obtain First Aid, CPR, motor vehicle safety certification, and other job-related certifications.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a Division I Department of Athletics or Campus Recreation as a staff member, intern, student worker or student leader.

• Previous experience supervising/leading student staff.

• Previous experience in facilities management duties.

• Previous experience with budgeting, purchasing, or inventory control.

• Understand and appreciate the role and importance of facilities and campus recreation programming in the student experience and the recruiting process.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Ability to lift equipment or other heavy items (50-75 pounds), work in various environmental. conditions, and otherwise be able to appropriately prepare facilities and equipment for use in activities or special events.

• Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends as needed in support of assigned duties.

Pay Transparancy: Annual Salary Range: $38,000 – $40,000. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:  

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus).  If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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