What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Campus Recreation and the SRC position at Lees-McRae College?
Department
MNC
Job Description
Title: Coordinator of Campus Recreation and the SRC
Department: Student Affairs
Reports to: Director of Campus Life
Category: Exempt
Department: Student Affairs
Reports to: Director of Campus Life
Category: Exempt
Summary/Objective
The Coordinator of Campus Recreation and the SRC will provide leadership and oversight in the support of the mission and goals for the Department of Student Affairs. The coordinator oversees the Arthur Student Recreation Center in conjunction with Student Affairs and Athletics the areas including indoor/outdoor recreational facilities and fitness, recreation and RSO programs. In addition, the coordinator collaborates with other campus departments and organizations to provide diverse programming and wellness initiatives for students. This position is a full-time, 12-month live-in position.
Essential Functions
- Oversee current and future Campus Recreation facilities. Current facilities include the SRC (shared with Athletics). Oversight involves supervising staff, maintenance, renovations, and planning for future needs.
- Oversees programs in the Recreation Complex in line with Campus Life programming goals.
- Create opportunities for students to experience outdoor programming which may include off-campus trips, like rafting, caving, hiking, camping, snowtubing, river tubing, ect.
- Provide supervision to Campus Recreation staff.
- Recruit fitness instructors and coordinate scheduling of fitness classes
- Manage Campus Recreation budgets and provide accountability through approval of department expenditures and monthly reconciliations.
- Implement a consistent training program for new employees. Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling Campus Recreation student assistants.
- Oversee Campus Recreation equipment and policies for check-out and management.
- Market the Campus Recreation department by developing a marketing plan and overseeing publications, web pages, and social media accounts.
- Coordinate with the Office of Student Affairs on comprehensive wellness initiatives for students.
- Create, advertise, sell, and manage the summer membership program for the SRC for community members and alumni.
- Develop a way to track the usage of the SRC and attendance at campus recreation programs.
- Remain current through networking, professional development, certifications, etc.
- Serve as a member of the Student Affairs emergency on-call rotation.
Competencies
- 1. Organization/planning.
- 2. Stress Management/Composure.
- 3. Teamwork Orientation.
- 4. Strong oral and written communication
- 5. Knowledge of fitness and recreational activities.
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for hiring staff to work in the SRC and run intramurals and campus recreation.
Work Environment
Normal office environment in addition to non-traditional environment that includes classes, fitness/instruction on dust, and noise. Candidate can be outside for activities, extra skill sessions, and classes.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and weekends is required. Work hours vary from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with weekend hours as needed.
This is a full-time position. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and weekends is required. Work hours vary from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with weekend hours as needed.
Travel
No travel is typically required for this position. Occasional travel for conferences, training, or obtaining certifications/licensures may be required.
Required Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Experience with recreation facilities and managing recreation programming.
- Experience with budget development and management.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable with a student-centered approach and strong customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with recreation and management.
- Certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid
- Personal Training Certification and/or Group Fitness Instructor Certification
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.
Physical Demands
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S060P
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
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https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/postings/252
