Assistant Director, Recreation Operations

Details

Posted: 21-Mar-25

Location: Boca Raton, Florida

Type: Full Time

Salary: $54,000 - $60,000 per year

Categories

Facility Management

Other

Salary Details:

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Preferred Education

Masters

Internal Number: REQ19842

Essential

The Assistant Director of Recreation Operations will provide functional leadership for the recreation and Fitness Center and outdoor spaces. The Assistant Director’s responsibilities include risk management, enforcing policies and procedures, and compliance with FAU and applicable national standards and best practices. Specific responsibilities include:

Recreation Operations

• Primary responsibilities will include the daily management, scheduling, and maintenance of the following facilities: Boca’s Recreation & Fitness Center, Pool, Track & Field Complex, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, Henderson Fields, and all other fields associated with Campus Recreation where appropriate.
• Ensure facility rentals are consistent with University and state guidelines. Oversee formal user agreements and facility scheduling by both internal and external groups.
• Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices.
• Partner with FAU Buildings and Grounds and outside vendors to schedule and oversee ongoing maintenance projects. Coordinate and monitor building remodeling projects.
• Provide support and input with regard to custodial services contracts and develop and maintain schedules for daily/weekly/annual facility cleaning on all campuses.
• Assist with recommendations for partner campus operations and procedures.
• Oversee compliance with FAU and applicable national standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and/or teach American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, and AED certification courses for all departmental staff.
  
  

Assessment

• Assist with the development of the departmental strategic plan and annual assessment materials.
• Make decisions based on alignment with and achievement of the department’s strategic plan and action steps.
• Assist with preparing monthly and annual reports.
  
  

Staff Development And Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Coordinator of Reservations and Operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Facility Maintenance staff.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and schedule student operations.
• Plan and implement staff onboarding, monthly in-service training, staff development, and team initiatives. Maintain documentation of all required certifications and trainings.
• Contribute to the development and submission of operations assessments and evaluations related to student development, including technical skills, student learning outcomes, and leadership.
• Assist with Division student training and development initiatives.
• May assist in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of partner campus student staff.
  
  

Marginal

• Assist in the preparation of the department’s budget.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsible to the Director or an Associate Director, Student Affairs, or appropriate administrator. Responsible for the development and direction of one or more student affairs programs. May function for the Director or Associate Director in his/her absence, as required. Develops and recommends policies relating to assigned areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development, implementation and interpretation of operating procedures. Assists in insuring that the goals and objectives for the department, university/Board of Regents, and SUS are communicated and achieved. Recommends operating budgetary needs for assigned areas of responsibility. Recommends for liaison activities among functional area(s) and other departments. May serve on university/Board of Regents or SUS committees. Coordinates the completion of studies and the preparation of reports. Coordinates the completion of studies and the preparation of reports. May counsel students in social, cultural, health, and psychological areas affecting student development outside the academic programs. Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

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Florida Atlantic University offers students the best of everything — a world-class education in a beautiful sub-tropical setting. A comprehensive public university that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, FAU is currently serving 30,000 students on seven campuses. The University’s 10 colleges offer more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to a student body that ranks as the most racially, ethnically and culturally diverse in Florida’s State University System.Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.We create movement and engagement opportunities to enhance the social and physical wellbeing of the FAU community.

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