Coordinator Recreation Facilities & Operations

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Supports the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations in managing student recreation facility staff, recreation facility scheduling, and daily operations. Performs employee training and development, promoting customer service, and recreation facility operations.

• Manages student employees pertaining to the oversight, management, and assessment of all facility operations at the Wellness and Recreation Center.
• Discusses and coordinates facility purchasing needs with Assistant Director of Facilities Operations.
• Maintains department standards and expectations through disciplinary action plans.
• Assists in the development and implementation of training for all facility student staff.
• Manages the inventory and equipment check out items at the Pro Shop; makes purchases for replacement, and completes regular inventory of items, and completes ongoing assessments.
• Supports special events, which includes setup, administration, and supervision (i.e. Varsity athletic practices, Zumbathons, Dance Marathon, Camps, Pool Parties, etc.)
• Collaborates in the oversight of all risk management issues for the WRC and assist with the development of a comprehensive risk management plan and related training.
• Assists in supervising Recreation Center daily operations and programs, primarily evenings and some weekends. Serves as point person in case of emergencies especially during nights and/or weekends.
• Assists in the preparation/conversation of the Recreation Center to hurricane shelter for Monroe County as needed. Serves as Shelter Manager when necessary.
• Attends conferences and trainings to assist overall department success. Administers CPR and First Aid course to staff.
• Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of recreation software system.
• Serves as support for facility and staff operations at BBC as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between students and fellow administrative staff members to facilitate feedback and improvements of the facility and programs we offer.
• Assists with creating and maintaining a comprehensive inventory management system which includes routine inspections and maintenance to ensure maximum uptime of all equipment.
• Assists in the creation and adherence to our facility staff and patron policies.
• Oversees the application, interviewing and hiring process for all facility student staff.
• Communicates effectively the vision for the direction of the FIU Wellness and Recreation Center and all programs within the facility.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification or must obtain certification within 45 days of employment.

Experience in campus recreation operations.

Administrative

Begin time: 11:00 AM

End time: 7:30 PM

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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