Assistant Director Operations

Position Overview

The primary role of this position is to oversee the daily operations of the Health & Recreation Complex including the fitness areas, membership services, aquatics center, risk management, and facility reservations. Oversight of the HRC includes managing all facility reservations, maintenance, staffing, training, scheduling, and equipment purchasing required to run and maintain the facility and its programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Health & Recreation Complex including the fitness areas, membership services, locker rooms, aquatics center, and facility reservations.
• Oversight of the HRC includes managing all customer service, maintenance, staffing, training, scheduling, and equipment purchasing required to run and maintain the facility and its programs.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise HRC building staff of ~50 student employees.
• Serve as administrator of Fusion facility and membership software.
• Contribute to capital and preventative maintenance planning for the HRC.
• Serve as liaison to University Operations in identifying building and equipment repairs to keep the HRC a safe and well-maintained facility.
• Serve as point of contact and manager of the outdoor pickleball courts.
• Enforce HRC policies and procedures.
• Assist Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety in emergency planning and risk management strategies for the HRC.
• Oversee HRC Operations budget of $120,000.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, higher education or related field.
• Two years of related experience in recreation operations, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduate assistantship or internship experience considered if performed with primary emphasis in facility operations.

Preferred Qualifications 

•  Master’s degree in sports management, physical education, higher education or related field.
• Advanced certifications related to risk management or sports administration, such as Certified Sports Administrator (CSA) or certifications from NIRSA, American Red Cross, or other industry-standard organizations in safety and emergency response.

BU Benefits and Perks

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• Paid Time Off and Holidays :
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
    • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)

• Health :
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs

• Retirement :
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment

• Tuition Assistance :
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.