Campus Recreation & Wellness Ops Lead (Asst. Director)

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics, Recreation to provide leadership and oversight for the new Davol Square Recreation Center in Providence. You will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and deliver fitness, wellness, and recreational programs while ensuring safety, inclusivity, and excellent member service.

Working with campus partners, you will use data-driven decision making to optimize programming, facility utilization, and long-term growth, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five 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 and effective facility management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Coordinate facility schedules, space utilization, equipment maintenance, and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, safety protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to address facility maintenance, security, and operational concerns.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff assigned to the facility.
• Establish staff schedules, performance expectations, and accountability measures to ensure appropriate operational coverage.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that emphasizes professional development, customer service, and employee engagement.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support staff performance and operational excellence.
• Oversee the delivery of fitness, wellness, and recreational services.
• Support membership operations, including customer service, access management, and member engagement.
• Assess program participation, facility utilization, and member feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with recreation leadership to develop and implement programming that promotes health, wellness, and community engagement.
• Assist with budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and revenue management.
• Utilize recreation management systems and operational data to evaluate performance and inform decisions.
• Develop reports and recommendations related to staffing, facility utilization, program effectiveness, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to departmental planning and initiatives supporting Brown University Athletics and Recreation.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Operations Management

Budgeting & Finance

Data-informed Decision Making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Fusion

WhenToWork

DSE

Office Software

Job description

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics, Recreation to provide leadership and oversight for the new Davol Square Recreation Center in Providence. You will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and deliver fitness, wellness, and recreational programs while ensuring safety, inclusivity, and excellent member service.

Working with campus partners, you will use data-driven decision making to optimize programming, facility utilization, and long-term growth, while aligning with