Associate Director, Recreation

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Department of Recreational Services seeks an Associate Director, Recreation to lead facilities across multiple venues on the Atlanta campus. The role requires directing 12 full-time staff, coordinating with university facilities, and ensuring preventive maintenance and budget adherence.

Based downtown Atlanta, the position involves some evenings and weekends and offers generous benefits and growth opportunities within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in collegiate recreation or facility management preferred.
• Ability to supervise full-time staff and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of liability issues, building systems, and ADA compliance.
• Strong communication and collaboration with university stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management of all Department facilities and supervise 12 full-time staff.
• Coordinate with facilities, vendors, and University Facilities for maintenance.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans and annual facility reports.
• Manage facilities operation budget and supporting events and reservations.
• Serve as liaison with police, risk management, and other departments.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Facilities management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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.

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: Student Services

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Salary : $60,600 - $72,000

Pay Grade: 20

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.