Coordinator for Facility Operations

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Professional development

Inclusive Bobcat community

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos is seeking a Coordinator for Facility Operations to oversee the administration and operation of Facility Operations, guiding a team to deliver high-quality recreation services and events for Bobcats. This role reports to the Assistant Director and requires leadership in staff development, budgeting, and program delivery.

The position involves managing daily facility operations, coordinating events, supervising ~50 student staff, ensuring safety compliance,

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of professional work experience in campus recreation or related health/wellness field.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid and/or ability to obtain within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full life-cycle of facility operations and programs, including supervision, customer service, and scheduling.
• Oversee daily campus recreation facility operations and enforce policies for consistency and quality of services.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate ~50 student staff including Facility Attendants and Managers.
• Collaborate on program promotion, planning, and execution of facility operations and events.
• Develop assessments of program goals and outcomes; prepare data-informed reports.

Skills

Campus recreation experience

CPR/AED/First Aid training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Coordinator for Facility Operations

Posting Number: 2027108

Location: San Marcos

Department: Campus Recreation

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,690.83 - $4,083.33

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of professional work experience withincampus recreation or related health/wellness field.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, HealthEducation, Sport Management, Higher Education or relatedfield.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid and or ability to obtain within 45days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, HealthEducation, Sport Management, Higher Education or relatedfield.
• Experience in recreation management, event planning, oroperations management, with a focus on coordinating recreationalprograms, facilities, and events.
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructorcertification

Job Description

This position will support the Assistant Director of FacilityOperations & Events in leading and managing the administrationand operation of Facility Operations in the pursuit of inspiringBobcats to be their best and create lasting memories.

Job Duties

Program Development

Support student health and well-being by leading the fulllife-cycle of informal recreation programming and campus recreationfacility operations, by designing, managing, and continuouslyimproving facility operations, including facility management andsupervision, customer service, cleaning and scheduling. Developproposals and implement new ideas to improve operations and expandprograms, services, and overall usage. Coordinate the proposal,marketing, and execution of facility operations throughout theacademic year.

Program Operations

Enhance the studentexperience by overseeing the daily operations of campus recreationfacilities by coordinating facility supervision and implementingoperational policies and procedures to ensure consistency andquality of services. Implement and enforce operational policies andprocedures to ensure consistency and quality of services. Managepoint-of-sale processes and related financial transactions

Staff Development

Recruit, hire, train,supervise and evaluate approximately 50 student staff, includingbut not limited to 35 Facility Attendants, 10 Facility Managers and2 Program Leads. Conduct routine trainings and meetings withstudent staff and develop student staff schedules. Coordinate theimplementation of continuing education in-services for all FacilityOperations student staff.

Special Events

Collaborate with the marketing department to coordinate programpromotion to campus and community stakeholders. Coordinate theplanning, marketing, and execution of facility operations. Supportoutreach efforts to enhance program visibility andengagement.

Assessment & Reporting

Develop andconduct assessments of program goals and outcomes. Analyzeparticipation data and operational metrics to identify trends tomeet the growing needs of our students. Prepare reports andsummaries demonstrating program effectiveness and providedata-informed recommendations to support program improvements anddecision-making.

Budget & Risk Management

Support the development and management of the program area budgetin collaboration with the Assistant Director and use budgetforecasting to project payroll, equipment, operating expenses, andrevenue. Purchase equipment and supplies in alignment with programneeds and guidelines. Monitor income and expenses to ensure fiscalresponsibility. Approve student staff time and ensure compliancewith payroll processes. Ensure compliance with safety standards andrisk management, including facility and equipment inspections.Support staff adherence to industry safety practices and CampusRecreation policies. Assist with safety trainings, drills, andcertifications, including CPR/AED/First Aid requirements.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants

This position may require driving of university vehicles

Job Open Date

10/19/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.