Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-13
Req: R-019691
Job Title

Assistant Director - Facility Operations & Aquatics

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Recreation Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF.  The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file. 

This one combined PDF must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. 

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director – Facility Operations & Aquatics is responsible for providing leadership to departmental personnel, with direct responsibility for overseeing student employment, membership services and the operations of a comprehensive state-of-the-art recreation center, equipment for the Morris Recreation Center with an emphasis on safety and security and aquatics program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Morris Recreation Center Operations; Aquatics Program; Membership Services; Weight Room and Cardio Space; IT Services; and Liaison for the Center for IT Excellence.
• Maintains the Recreation Management software system (Fusion) for Campus Recreation providing monthly reports to the Director. Serves as liaison for all software programs and services on behalf of Campus Recreation.
• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and motivating all member services and operations student workers.
• Directly supervises the student payroll (regular & contract labor) for MRC operations and members services in compliance with departmental and university regulations.
• Assists with equipment maintenance through the preparation of preventative maintenance schedules and rotation plans.
• Serves as a liaison for Campus Recreation and assists external and internal partners with the coordination and supervision of the preventative maintenance plan for all aquatics equipment associated with the Morris Recreation Center.
• Assists with the development, implementation and supervision of a comprehensive risk management plan.
• Develops, implements and manages their respective internal & external budgets.
• Responsible for all recreation and instructional class equipment set-up and take down.
• Provides monthly quantitative reports on Morris Recreation Center spaces and equipment usage.
• Assists in the development and implementation of long-term and short-term goals for the department of Campus Recreation.
• Assists with staff development plans and annual student worker appraisals.
• Assists with all special events and/or programming within the Campus Recreation Department.
• Assists with the development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of all rules and regulations pertaining to recreational operations.
• Attend national, regional and state professional workshops and conferences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience (ex: high school diploma and four years of experience or Associates and two years of experience may substitute degree).
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Six (6) years of combined related experience which can include full-time, part-time, and/or graduate assistant-ship in facility management and maintenance. Supervisory experience. Budgeting and risk management experience. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Must be able to work nights and weekends. 
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Must possess or be ability to obtain current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management or related field.  CPO certification.  Experience with pool management and pool chemical mixture.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Coordinator of Aquatics and Special Events, graduate assistant, and student workers.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to promotion of diversity and thus all employees are expected to facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The University has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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