Assistant Director, Recreation Center Operations & Programs

Brown University; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics, Recreation to provide leadership and operational oversight for the Davol Square Recreation Center in Providence, RI. The role leads daily facility operations, staff supervision, and programming to deliver a welcoming, inclusive recreation experience for the Brown community.

The position collaborates with leadership to implement data-informed practices, set service standards, and drive program growth while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in athletics, campus recreation, fitness, wellness, or related facility operations.
• Experience supervising staff and managing daily operations in a recreation or similar environment.
• Experience coordinating recreational programs, facility operations, and customer service functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Davol Square Recreation Center, ensuring safe, efficient facility management.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time, part-time, and student staff.
• Oversee fitness, wellness, and recreational services and member engagement.
• Assist with budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and revenue management for facility operations.
• Utilize data and management systems to evaluate performance and inform decisions.
• Develop reports and recommendations on staffing, utilization, and program effectiveness.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Data-driven decisions

Recreation programming

Customer service

Communication skills

Facility operations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Fusion

WhenToWork

DSE

Office software

Job description

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics, Recreation to provide leadership and operational oversight for the Davol Square Recreation Center in Providence, RI. The role leads daily facility operations, staff supervision, and programming to deliver a welcoming, inclusive recreation experience for the Brown community.

The position collaborates with leadership to implement data-informed practices, set service standards, and drive program growth while