Recreation Supervisor - Student Rec Center Operating

Valdosta State University; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta State University is seeking a Recreation Supervisor for the Student Recreation Center to coordinate intramural and campus recreation programs for students, faculty, and staff. You will oversee facilities, schedules, and events to support a healthy campus lifestyle.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree and at least three years of experience, with strengths in staff supervision, budgeting, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related work experience.
• 4-year degree in related field required.
• Experience coordinating intramural and recreation programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intramural sports, programs, and facility operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise student and staff.
• Manage budgets and inventory; maintain records and reports.
• Publicize facilities and recruit participants.
• Work traditional and non-traditional hours.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Recreation Supervisor - Student Rec Center Operating

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 302478

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility

A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity

Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship

Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

Coordinate intramural and other recreation programs and services for university students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties

Coordinate programming - 50%

Coordinate, schedule, and oversee intramural sports, tournaments, programs, classes, facility operations, trips, and other recreation activities.

Supervise staff - 25%

Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervises student and other staff.

Manage budgets, inventories, and records - 15%

Manage budgets and control expenditures; manage facility and equipment maintenance; control assigned inventories and makes purchases as needed; maintain files and records; and complete a variety of regular and special reports.

Publicize and recruit - 10%

Publicize facilities, programs, and services to the university community. Recruit participants.

Supervisor Expectations

• Assist with on and off campus programming.
• Supervise a team of student workers.
• Assist with Campus Recreation marquis events.
• Assist with Campus Recreation Risk Management operations.
• Manage aquatics and/or fitness operations.
• Manage facility reservations.
• Coordinate with campus partners for special events.
• Serve on institutional committees.
• Will work both traditional and non-traditional hours.

An ideal candidate will possess:

• 4-year degree in related field
• 3 or more years of experience

Required Qualifications

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

$40,000 annual

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets,
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks
• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

Training Requirements

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
• USG Ethics Policy
• Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
• Drug Free Workplace
• Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Motor Vehicle Policy
• Worker's Compensation (new hires)
• Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
• Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].

Special Applicant Instructions

Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.

Clery Disclosure

The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing [e-mail].