Evening Facility Coordinator

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas invites applications for an Evening Facility Coordinator within Recreational Sports at the Pohl Recreation Center in Denton. This role supports planning, staffing, and supervising evening operations to ensure safe, engaging informal recreation programs for students and staff.

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience are required; leadership, communication, and risk management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of risk management and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Facility operations management skills.
• Member services skills.

Responsibilities

• Programming: Offer a variety of programs that meet the needs of the UNT community. Contribute to the marketing materials, strategies and outreach efforts.
• Facility Management: Manage the day to day operations and maintenance of the Pohl Recreation Center and auxiliary facilities. This also includes managing a variety of equipment throughout each facility. Ensure space is available for informal recreation programs. Coordinate all reservations, including communication, scheduling, staffing and supervising, for recreational sports space internally for all program areas and externally for the campus community, including departments, student organizations and occasionally non-university groups.
• Risk Management: Ensure that all space and equipment in each facility is in safe, operating condition and work with the appropriate maintenance staff, facility managers or service contractors to ensure the necessary repairs are made. Train all staff on emergency response, how to diffuse difficult situations and certifications are maintained.
• Fiscal Management: Develop, manage and monitor the informal recreation program budget including, travel, American Red Cross trainings and equipment, student wages and equipment purchases.
• Staff Administration: Manage the hiring, training and staffing for the informal recreation program, including the Staff Coordinators, Member Services staff, and activity area supervisors. Follow university procedures for hiring part time staff. Know and follow the student employment policy.
• Member Services: Responsible for departmental sales of all memberships, lockers and services to the university community as well as access control. This includes cash handling, point of sale and member management software oversight, reconciling, and training of staff on policies and procedures.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear and concise manner that helps the listener avoid confusion. Interacts with others in a way that builds relationships. Responses to verbal and written responses are provided in a prompt and timely manner.

Skills

Risk management

Effective communication

Emergency response

Rules enforcement

Leadership

Facilities operations

Member services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fusion recreation management

Job description

Title: Evening Facility Coordinator

Employee Classification: Recreation Program Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Recreational Sports

Department: UNT-Recreational Sports-160720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $53,136.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Rec Sports provides programs and services to the university community. The goal is to provide a positive environment to assist those individuals in exploring and learning about recreation and fitness activities, in order to enhance a better quality of life and to become active members of the community. We employ approximately 250 students each year through various programs including intramural sports, informal recreation, group exercise, sport clubs, fitness, faculty/staff fitness, special events, outdoor pursuits and aquatics. We hope that you will find the Rec Center to be a positive and exciting place to work.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for assisting with the planning, conducting, managing, staffing and equipping of the Informal Recreation program within Recreational Sports. Additionally, this position supervises the evening operations in the Pohl Recreation Center and other auxiliary facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of risk management and safety standards
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations
• Leadership and management skills
• Facility operations management skills
• Member services skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Recreation or related field
• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
• Experience with Fusion recreation management
• Experience working in a collegiate environment

Job Duties

• Programming: Offer a variety of programs that meet the needs of the UNT community. Contribute to the marketing materials, strategies and outreach efforts.
• Facility Management: Manage the day to day operations and maintenance of the Pohl Recreation Center and auxiliary facilities. This also includes managing a variety of equipment throughout each facility. Ensure space is available for informal recreation programs. Coordinate all reservations, including communication, scheduling, staffing and supervising, for recreational sports space internally for all program areas and externally for the campus community, including departments, student organizations and occasionally non-university groups.
• Risk Management: Ensure that all space and equipment in each facility is in safe, operating condition and work with the appropriate maintenance staff, facility managers or service contractors to ensure the necessary repairs are made. Train all staff on emergency response, how to diffuse difficult situations and certifications are maintained.
• Fiscal Management: Develop, manage and monitor the informal recreation program budget including, travel, American Red Cross trainings and equipment, student wages and equipment purchases.
• Staff Administration: Manage the hiring, training and staffing for the informal recreation program, including the Staff Coordinators, Member Services staff, and activity area supervisors. Follow university procedures for hiring part time staff. Know and follow the student employment policy.
• Member Services: Responsible for departmental sales of all memberships, lockers and services to the university community as well as access control. This includes cash handling, point of sale and member management software oversight, reconciling, and training of staff on policies and procedures.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear and concise manner that helps the listener avoid confusion. Interacts with others in a way that builds relationships. Responses to verbal and written responses are provided in a prompt and timely manner.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Noisy environments.

Work Schedule

Mon-Thurs 2PM-11PM, Fri 12PM-9PM, some weekends and holidays

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.DO NOT APPLY THROUGH NIRSA BLUEFISH. All applications must be submitted through the UNT HR website for full consideration.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.