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Assistant Director of University Recreation -Training

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 23, 2024
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Assistant Director of University Recreation -Training & Facilities

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director develops, proposes, and implements employee training to ensure operational consistency and proficient front line operations at the Marino Recreation Center. This position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation - Business & Technology. This position is required to work on pre-determined weekends covering events throughout a calendar year.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Provides leadership related to overall employment standards and expectations for all part-time employees.
  • Provides leadership, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision for the Facility Assistants assigned to the Marino Recreation Center as well as Building Supervisors assigned to both the Marino Recreation Center and the SquashBusters Center.
  • As the primary support to the point person for facility matters; maintains the business processes and communications between all facility stakeholders relative to access and operations.
  • Provides recommendations/direction to the Associate Directors, and other Assistant Directors on existing and future facilities policies and training programs/standards.
  • Serves as an ambassador and advocate for University Recreation internally and externally and provides day-to-day leadership on any projects assigned by the Associate Directors.
  • The Assistant Director effectively communicates with all appropriate campus partners, including but not limited to: Center for Student Involvement, Student Employment, Student Financial Services, Facilities and Registrar's Office.
  • Serves as primary risk manager for areas of oversight and when working department programs/events/facilities.
  • Conducting monthly staff meetings.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in recreation management, sports administration, exercise science, exercise physiology, health and fitness, kinesiology, physical education general studies or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of successfully demonstrated experience in campus recreation administration and/or successfully demonstrated experience in supervising athletic and recreation facilities along with student employees or comparable related experience (relative GA experience will be considered).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to adapt to learning in-house systems of management/logistics/and robust daily operations of recreation facilities/programs.
  • Demonstrated strength in ability with the following: communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills necessary to successfully manage issues when resolving conflicts related to direct reports/members/others.
  • Possess fiscal integrity, strong leadership, oral and written communication skills, as well as supervisory and training skills when working with student employees/leaders/professional employees.
  • Master's Degree in Recreation/Sports Management, Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology, Education or related field and CPR/AED Instructor Trainer preferred.


Position Type

Athletics

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-University-Recreation--Training---Facilities_R130556



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Northeastern University, nationally recognized for its cooperative education program, is a private, non-sectarian university located in the heart of historic Boston, Massachusetts. It is an integral part of the city's thriving educational and cultural life, is dedicated to excellence in research and scholarship, and highly committed to individual and community needs. Northeastern is dedicated to fostering gender equity, cultural and ethnic diversity among its faculty and staff, and is proud of its diverse student/resident population.

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