Campus Recreation Operations Lead

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 69,504,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Coordinator of Operations for Penn Campus Recreation facilities. The role oversees daily operations, staff supervision, safety, and reporting to ensure high-quality experiences for the Penn community.

The position requires a BS, 2–3 years in recreation or facility operations, ARC CPR/AED within 30 days, and strong tech skills for scheduling and data management. The role includes mornings, evenings, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 2–3 years of experience.
• ARC CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer (required within 30 days).
• Experience in recreation, fitness, athletics, or facility operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop student or frontline staff.
• Familiarity with risk management and emergency response practices.
• Strong technology skills, including scheduling and operational software.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational oversight of Campus Recreation facilities (Pottruck, Fox, Sheerr Pool).
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, training, and ongoing evaluation of operations staff.
• Oversee maintenance and inventory of 250+ fitness pieces across locations; coordinate repairs.
• Serve as on-shift first responder for medical emergencies and incidents; enforce EAPs.
• Utilize Fusion software to manage scheduling, enrollment, and POS; generate reports.
• Develop and improve facility policies and procedures; coordinate space reservations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Risk management

Technology skills

Emergency response

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Fusion software

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Coordinator of Operations for Penn Campus Recreation facilities. The role oversees daily operations, staff supervision, safety, and reporting to ensure high-quality experiences for the Penn community.

The position requires a BS, 2–3 years in recreation or facility operations, ARC CPR/AED within 30 days, and strong tech skills for scheduling and data management. The role includes mornings, evenings, and weekend shifts.