Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations and Risk Management

Davita Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is seeking an Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations and Risk Management. This role oversees all operational aspects, including managing staff and ensuring facility maintenance while supporting fiscal responsibilities and strategic planning. Comprehensive health benefits and generous paid time off are among the perks offered.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs

Tuition coverage for degrees for employees, spouses, and dependents

Retirement contributions with no vesting period

Qualifications

• Experience managing student staff.
• Experience supervising recreation facilities.
• Experience with reservation management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of the facility, pool, and lawns.
• Managing departmental purchasing and reconciling transactions.
• Recruiting, hiring, and training staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, exercise science, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach campus is seeking an energetic Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations and Risk Management. This role oversees all facility operations-related aspects for the Department of Fitness and Wellness, including reservations, welcome desk, event scheduling, and building maintenance. The Assistant Director will coordinate with staff, vendors, and patrons to ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, and operational soundness of the Fitness and Wellness spaces (including the outdoor pool) and related scheduling needs.

The Assistant Director assists in departmental strategic planning, forecasting budget needs, managing equipment inventories, and reconciling fiscal obligations such as expense reports and purchase requisitions. The incumbent will serve as the master administrator for the facility management software, managing access, scheduling, and maintenance concerns.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations of the facility, pool, and lawns, including event requests and billing
• Handling facility repair requests and coordinating with vendors
• Managing the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures
• Managing departmental purchasing and reconciling transactions

Employee management and development

• Supporting and managing staff including the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures, Welcome Desk Staff, Lifeguards, and Water Safety Instructors
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and providing leadership to staff
• Conducting training sessions and scheduling staff coverage
• Managing certifications, scheduling, and risk management training for employees

Administrative duties

• Supporting operational, fiscal, and program management needs
• Managing facility reservations and event scheduling
• Responding to participant inquiries and monitoring supplies
• Reconciling departmental purchasing card

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About Embry-Riddle

With campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, and a global network of approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle is the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. We have been pioneering STEM education for over 95 years, serving thousands of students with cutting-edge programs in various fields.

Perks at Embry-Riddle include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs
• Tuition coverage for degrees for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Retirement contributions with no vesting period

Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a respectful workplace free from discrimination or harassment. For more information, visit our website.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, exercise science, or related field
• Experience managing student staff and customer service
• Experience supervising recreation facilities and aquatic spaces
• Experience with reservation management and billing
• Preferred certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and CPR Instructor
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with computer applications