Assistant Manager, John Wooden Center

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Cowan (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Recreation, part of UCLA Campus Life, seeks an experienced Recreation Program Leader 3 to manage the John Wooden Center. The role involves overseeing 15,000 sq. ft.

of facilities, supervising ~75 student staff, and delivering high-level customer service to a diverse campus community. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, a recognized fitness certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to work a 24-hour facility with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise adaptations for special populations.
• Experience administering and maintaining a fitness facility, preferably in campus recreation.
• Ability to write concise business correspondence, proposals and evaluations.
• Ability to identify problems, assess options and provide practical recommendations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and campus personnel, with diplomacy.
• Prioritization and independent work with minimal direction; manage changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of John Wooden Center (JWC) and Strength & Conditioning Zones.
• Recruit, hire and train approximately 75 part-time student staff; ensure adequate staffing.
• Provide high level customer service to students, staff, faculty, and campus partners.
• Support 24/7 facility operations; flex schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Apply safety and risk management procedures; respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Facility mgmt

Staff supervision

Customer service

Risk management

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Fitness certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Department Summary

Under the umbrella of UCLA Campus Life, a division of Student Affairs, UCLA Recreation is a large department with approximately 90 career/contract and over 1,000 temporary/part-time employees. UCLA Recreation provides extensive access to a broad range of recreational activities and services. The department offers programming which encompasses the competitive, passive, social, cultural, and instructional aspects of recreational activity. In addition, UCLA Recreation manages 15 of the University's recreational and athletic facilities offering recreation, sport, and numerous multi-use options for student and university events.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the John Wooden Center Facility Manager (Recreation Program Leader 4), the John Wooden Center, Assistant Manager supports the management of the John Wooden Center (JWC), a multi-use recreational center that includes 15000 sq. ft. of strength & conditioning space, three gymnasia, five hardwood-floor studios, a martial arts studio, racquetball and squash courts, two locker rooms and multiple offices and conference rooms. Users include students, staff, faculty, academic departments, special interest groups, alumni, intercollegiate athletics and other campus agencies. The successful candidate must possess the attitude and aptitude to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyle choices. An entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for service and the cultivation of an inclusive, safe, and diverse environment for staff, members and guests is of the highest priority for the position. The incumbent supports the management of the JWC, including Strength and Conditioning Zones. Incumbent will provide high level customer service to various user groups, campus departments and non-university agencies. Incumbent is also responsible for the recruitment, hiring and training of approximately 75 part-time student employees, and ensuring that all areas are adequately staffed and supervised to provide an inclusive recreation environment for students, members, occupants and guests and safe use of space and equipment.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and use of appropriate terminology in anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and exercise adaptations for special populations. (Required)
• Broad working knowledge of the administration and maintenance of a fitness facility, preferably in a campus (University) recreation setting. (Required)
• Skill in writing concise, logical and grammatically correct business correspondence, proposals and evaluations. (Required)
• Ability to identify problems, assess alternatives and render logical and practical recommendations. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members, subordinates and campus personnel. Skill in interacting diplomatically with the public. (Required)
• Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect importance of job responsibilities, working independently, and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Skill in prioritizing tasks to complete work in a timely manner with changing workplace needs (Required)
• Skill in scheduling, developing and supervising student/part-time staff, limited appointment employees and overseeing payroll reporting; policies and procedures. Supervision includes delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performances. (Required)
• The John Wooden Center is a 24 hour facility. Must be able to flex schedule and work nights, weekends, overnights and holidays as needed. - Required (Required)
• Working knowledge of and skill in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator use and protocol to assist in emergency response as needed. Knowledge of risk management procedures, including management of Bloodborne Pathogens. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in listening perceptively and maintaining equanimity when dealing with conflicts, complaints and difficult situations (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited 4-year institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Must hold a fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization (examples include: NSCA, NASM, ACSM, etc.). (Required)
• Must hold or be willing to acquire certification to teach CPR/FA from American Red Cross (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT/variable based upon operational needs.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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