Recreation Coordinator

George Fox University's Department of University Recreation is seeking a team-player with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills to serve as the Recreation Coordinator.

About the Job:

In collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director of University Recreation, the Recreation Coordinator provides leadership, oversight, programming, and vision for the Hadlock Student Center (HSC) and University Recreation. In addition to other duties, the Recreation Coordinator oversees the program areas of intramural sports and rental center.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directing the University Recreation (UREC) intramural program. (30%)
  • Recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating the intramural staff (10-12 student employees)
  • Developing and implementing intramural programs and events, which includes the maintenance of equipment, a purchasing plan for new equipment, and risk management of those areas.
    
• Assisting with department administration and recreational programming. (30%)
  • Helping to coordinate RecFest, the Wellness Fair, and other UREC events.
  • Developing policies, procedures, and systems for operation and risk management.
  • Collaborating with the Director and Assistant Director on projects and additional tasks. This includes the creation and implementation of policies & procedures, daily operations, programming, staffing, budgeting, marketing, and long-term planning.
    
• Overseeing the rental center. (30%)
  • Maintaining and updating rental center equipment, ensuring equipment is in good condition and free of damage.
    
  • Managing a purchasing plan for new equipment.
  • Organizing and managing rental center software.
  • Preparing for and helping manage Gearage Sales.
• Facility Management (10%)
  • Assisting Director and Assistant Director of Recreation with facility management and maintenance as needed.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A minimum of one year of experience in recreation programming, sport management, fitness management or leadership, student activities, or other applicable leadership.
  
• The ability to challenge, support, mentor, interact with and relate to college students.
• Demonstrated awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• The availability and willingness to work at least one weekend day per month and some evenings.
• An AED, CPR, First Aid certification (or are willing to obtain).
• Strong written and oral communication skills along with innate organizational skills.
• The demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, 11 months of the year (0.92 FTE)
• Work Period: July 15 - June 11
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment but could include lifting more than 25 pounds and performing any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
• Supervisor: Director of University Recreation

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.

Salary : $32,200 - $41,860