Campus Recreation Facilities & Programs Lead

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Facility Operations Coordinator at Wichita State University leads daily operations for the Heskett Center and campus recreation facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness while managing rentals, F45 programming, and wellness services.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating 7,000+ annual rental requests, overseeing maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with university policies and financial procedures.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college coursework in sports management, recreation administration, or physical education or related field.
• Three years of experience in recreation facility program coordination or related field. An additional 60 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two years of experience.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Professional Rescuer (CPR-PR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Standard First Aid, and Instructor certification by American Red Cross within 60 days of hire date

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for the Heskett Center, Metroplex Playfields, and campus pickleball/tennis facilities.
• Ensure facility safety, cleanliness, risk management compliance, and operational readiness.
• Oversee building access, equipment functionality, and preventative maintenance coordination.
• Collaborate with Facilities Services and external vendors on repairs, upgrades, and long-term capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Risk management

Facilities management

Customer service

Budget management

Staff supervision

Event scheduling

Communication

Education

60 hours college coursework in sports management, recreation administration, or physical education or related field

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

The Facility Operations Coordinator at Wichita State University leads daily operations for the Heskett Center and campus recreation facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness while managing rentals, F45 programming, and wellness services.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating 7,000+ annual rental requests, overseeing maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with university policies and financial procedures.