Associate Director, Recreation

Description

Associate Director, Recreation 

Student Success

Department of Recreational Services

The Department of Recreational Services is experiencing exciting growth, and we are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of excellence. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are committed to hiring exceptional individuals because it strengthens our team and enhances our ability to succeed. 

The Department of Recreational Services is seeking an Associate Director, Recreation to join the already awesome team, taking the department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

For more information on the Department of Recreational Services, please refer to our website:  http://recreation.gsu.edu/

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Georgia State University Department of Recreational Services is searching for an outstanding candidate to fill the role of Associate Director, Recreation. This position is based at the Downtown Atlanta campus. This position will work some nights and weekends.

Duties:

• The Associate Director for Recreation Facilities is directly responsible for all facilities managed by the Department of Recreational Services at Georgia State University. This position has direct supervision of (12) full-time positions which include Coordinator of Facilities, Custodial Foreperson, Skills Trades Worker, Plumber II, Mechanical Equipment Inspector and 7 Custodians. The selected candidate will provide direct leadership and the day-to-day management of the recreation facilities. These facilities include the Student Recreation Center (161,000 sq foot facility), Indian Creek Recreation property including the Lodge (4,700 sq foot facility), Outpost, supporting offices/storage facilities, event lawn and Panthersville Recreation Complex which includes two flag football fields, two softball fields, storage garage, deck, and bathrooms. Coordinate with University Facilities (Zone trades staff / Design and Construction), contractors and vendors to assure maintenance of stated facilities and equipment. Responsible for the overall facility management, vendors, and contract management. Develops strategic and preventive maintenance plans.

• Supervises facilities operation budget. Determines the financial resources required for operation, ensures appropriate expenditure in compliance with the university accounting and purchasing standards and participates in the decision making for the overall facilities budget. Develops and manages the facilities operation budget for grounds, facility maintenance, custodial services.

• Develop plans to conduct and implement routine inspections of all facilities. Supervise department internal work order system. Develops semester and annual reports regarding facilities such as facility improvements, data entry, preventative maintenance plans, work request, and equipment purchases. Assist with facilities special events, coordinates scheduling set up, breakdown, and cleaning and assist with reservations, when needed. Serve department as facility liaison with the GSU Police, Facility Planning and Construction, Office of Risk Management, Property Management and Inventory Control, Renovations and Construction, and Fire/Safety and other university departments as needed.

• Work as a member of the department’s leadership team. May have responsibilities that support the department that are not facility specific as needed.

• Work collaboratively and/or partner with university facilities as a liaison. Work collaboratively and partner with divisional facilities and assist as needed with special projects or duties. Other duties as assigned.

• This position will require some weekend, evening hours and working during university break hours if needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of supervisory/management experience or a combination of training and experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Recreation, Construction Management, Higher Education, Sports Administration, or related field. 

• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in a collegiate recreation or facility management setting. 

• Strong full time professional staff supervision and evidence of staff supervision (including hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, payroll, and evaluation). 

• Knowledge of liability issues as they apply to facilities, programs, and equipment. Knowledge of building systems operation and construction/facility management. 

• Experience in higher education setting (preferred experience in Recreation/sports facilities).

• Experience with strategic and capital planning. 

• Experience in policy and system development. 

• Familiarity with construction project management, fire/building code and ADA compliance. 

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

College/Business Unit
10/23/26, 10:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Student Services
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 10/12/26, 2:21:06 PM